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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Camera Control by Michigan State University

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About the Course

Welcome to Course Two of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! Now that you have a broad understanding of the various types of cameras, the importance of setting up Menus and Functions to gain control in your photography, and the difference between Auto and Program exposure modes, you are ready to move into even greater Camera Control! In these 4 Modules we will concentrate on gaining the knowledge necessary to make use of Exposure Modes, Light Metering, Effects of various ISO settings, Lens options, using Shutter Speeds to convey aspects of Time in both documentary and creative ways, and exploring the controlled focus effects that Depth of Field Principles make possible. You will also continue to make new photographs and, if you are a subscriber to the specialization, continue interacting with your fellow learners as you share photographs for Peer Review. You will also confirm your knowledge through completion of quizzes and written responses. Let's get started with Module One!...

Top reviews

MG

Mar 10, 2017

The course is well laid out and the explanations are concise and perfectly clear. Ideas are laid down clearly and the student can continue his/her explorations. Good job.

MH

Apr 29, 2020

Most excellent course! I really enjoyed successfully learning various photographic techniques to successfully write with light and express content in the frame that I wish to create!!

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By K.V.KIRAN K

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Apr 9, 2020

Very Good to learn about control of camera

By sara l

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Nov 18, 2023

It is a super complete course, I loved it

By Leon V

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May 18, 2017

Excellent course. I really improve myself

By Oluwa C

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Mar 4, 2017

very enlightening and interesting course.

By pritish b

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Jul 7, 2017

Very informative and interesting course.

By Mustafa G

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Mar 22, 2022

Fantastic. Thanks for everything Peter.

By Mahbuba A S

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Mar 31, 2021

Amazing course for learning photography

By Pui M

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Oct 31, 2020

Good course, I learnt a lot. Thank you.

By Christiena K

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Feb 25, 2018

very satisfied with content and result!

By Frank

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Aug 24, 2020

Loved this course and very empowering.

By ARUN K N

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Jun 18, 2020

Such a good course, easy to understand

By Jay N

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Apr 12, 2017

I have learned a lot from this course!

By Ernesta �

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Nov 20, 2020

Very interesting and useful courses !

By Mariia R

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Oct 25, 2020

Wonderful course!

I learn a lot in it!

By Miguel C

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Aug 22, 2018

I have learned a lot in this session!

By Raquel M G

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Dec 27, 2016

Excellent course, I've learned a lot!

By Gustavo P

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Sep 27, 2016

Excellent course and specialization.

By Michael L

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Oct 18, 2020

Excelente iniciativas como esta...

By Muhammed F P

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Oct 23, 2025

very nice I'll learn full of them

By Yassin M

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Jul 14, 2025

It was super amazing this course

By Amen a

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Jul 30, 2022

this course is help full for me.

By OYEBOLU O O

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Oct 19, 2020

Explicit training on dssr camera