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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Cameras, Exposure, and Photography by Michigan State University

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About the Course

Welcome to Course One of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! In these first 4 Modules you will gain the knowledge and the confidence that will help you make good choices as you consider qualities of the camera you own, and the qualities of the other types of digital cameras you might be considering. You will learn about the basic functions that most digital cameras have in common. You will also go beyond the "technical" matters and learn about how you can make exciting pictures by emphasizing the aspects of Frame and Vantage Point to interpret old subjects in new ways. Discovering accessories that photographers find useful, and the types of camera bags from mini to carry-on sized, is also in store for you. You will also make your first photographs and, if you are a subscriber to the specialization, upload pictures to the web gallery and start interacting with your fellow learners in our "Gallery." Let's get started with Module One!...

Top reviews

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Dec 22, 2017

This course was very informative and provided just the right amount of challenge for me to stretch my creativity and newly obtained knowledge. I enjoyed it and I am looking forward to the next course.

RP

May 31, 2020

It's a very good course for beginners and I got to learn a lot and improve my photography in every way possible! I recommend it to everyone who's interested in Photography and want to do more with it.

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By Orli F

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Feb 6, 2017

I've learned a lot and the deadlines have created a schedule where photography is incorporated into my every day life.

By Raul D

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Sep 28, 2020

I really liked the friendly way they use to teach photograph, I have learned new skill that I will put into practice!

By Pankaj K

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Jun 17, 2020

its great course about photography its also help on improving own skill Thank u so much Coursera team and university

By Angela

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Mar 6, 2016

I am completely new to the world of photography, the lessons are clear and specific, I am very happy with the course.

By Sima H

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Oct 11, 2021

This course helped me alot on understanding even the simple things in photography. It is comprehensive and usefull.

By Sourabh M

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Jun 29, 2020

An excellent course, loved how the instructors are both knowledgeable and have skills to convey well to the viewers.

By Khair M H

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Jan 15, 2020

perfect everything you want to learn is here and you gain such necessary information about photography, best of luck

By DARLING S M O C

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Jul 16, 2020

Excelente curso si quieres empezar a aprender acerca de fotografía y no tienes ninguna base, ni teórica ni practica

By Nabhaa S

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Jul 15, 2020

This course is amazing! I actually went back to a few of my earlier clicks and realized what could improve in them.

By mohammad s a

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Jul 2, 2020

It really an amazing course,it helped me a lot. I'm glad that I joined in this course,I've learned so much thankyou

By Daniel

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Mar 5, 2018

Course was very well thought out. I learned a lot in this first course. it was very helpful and easy for beginners.

By Chunduri L

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Oct 23, 2022

A great course for begginers, get you to know all the basic and how small changes chages the whole bigger picture

By KELINE J M C

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May 11, 2020

I learned a lot! It is not easy, but with all the advice I feel more comfortable taking pictures now. Thank you!!!

By Gustavo F M B

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Apr 29, 2020

Very easy course to follow, specially for starters. I will in the near future try a higher level to keep learning.

By Jose S L

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Sep 21, 2016

Love it from start to finish. I will teach anyone to know how to properly operate a camera, even a phone's camera.

By Dan E

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Apr 9, 2022

I enjoyed the course. Particularly the discussions about the more abstract concepts like framing and composition.

By M_G

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Nov 16, 2020

I find this course useful, because it heled me to set the camera right and reminded me about the frame :) thanks!

By Kautkar N U 1

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Jul 13, 2020

It was an awesome experience. I would like to say thank you so much for all facilities for teaching this course.

By Carmella E

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Jul 7, 2020

Educational and helpful course. Thank you for the professors for sharing their experience and knowledge with us.

By Catharina H

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May 6, 2020

Lovely and easily understood professors. Teaches you everything you need to know to get started with photography

By NIKITA U

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Feb 25, 2018

The course is very helpful for beginners as well as experts. Every concept is explained using appropriate images

By jessica c

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Sep 24, 2017

The lectures were easy to understand and follow, and I appreciate the instructors time in recording them for us.

By Mayura Y

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Jan 9, 2017

An exceptional course carefully catered to open the mind of a new photographer to the real world of photography!

By Jay K J

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May 25, 2020

Enjoyed the course that served to remind me of some old forgotten skills and brought new ones to my repertoire.

By Rhiannon E

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Apr 21, 2019

I loved this course. I learned so much about the camera I've had for 4 years. I'm finally taking quality photos