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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

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.

R

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.

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By Kathleen L

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Oct 10, 2018

It really helped me understand the capabilities of my camera and understand what to look for through the lense.

By scott c

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Mar 4, 2018

the exercises have enlightened some new workflow ideas and creative adjustments to keep sharpening my skillset.

By Beatriz M

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Nov 5, 2017

Great Course. I had no idea how much I could learn. Thanks to the Professors and the Peers for their reviews.

By MIGUEL A G R

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Nov 15, 2020

Sensacional curso, es diferente a todo pues son artistas fotograficos los que te enseñan desde su experiencia.

By Renjitha R

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Sep 10, 2020

Wonderful course...the sessions are focused and and effective. Wonderful mentors... It was worth attending it.

By Deleted A

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Jun 2, 2020

This course was very beneficial for my studies. this course helped me in learning photography in more detail .

By Martin A

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Apr 23, 2020

Really great course. There were a lot of amazing information. Thank you very much to be a part of this course.

By Bruce E

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Jun 30, 2018

A great introduction to basic photography. Just the basics, straight-up with an emphasis on peer based review.

By MAKTHALA V

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Sep 19, 2020

It's was really a good experience to learn this course. I am really happy to be a part of Coursera. Thank you

By Chiraag M

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Jun 29, 2020

World Class Course Lessons from Prof. Peter Glendinning & Prof. Mark S , Its been a great learning experience

By Chetachi E

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Dec 23, 2019

Takes you through the fundamentals of camera and what you need to know, great learning experience i will say.

By Romina G C Z

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Mar 15, 2022

Another skill unlocked! Thank you for this free course. I am now able to utilize the potential of my camera.

By Bhaskar G

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May 21, 2020

I am really grateful to learn from to learn from our great teachers.It has really been a great course for me

By Amy E

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Jan 16, 2019

I am transitioning from my iphone camera to a mirrorless dslr, and this course had been very helpful for me.

By Maria R

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Mar 28, 2023

I really enjoyed it and learned very important skills one must have from the starting point of this career.

By Syed M K H

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Feb 27, 2022

Amazing Course. Professor Glendenning is an absolute gem. I look forward to registering for his next class.

By Dehivi G C

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Jul 9, 2020

Me gusto mucho el curso, facil de entender y muy completo.

I love this course, easy to understand and follow

By Patrick t H

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Jun 30, 2020

Muy buenas explicaciones de los temas tratados en este curso. Y me gustó el modo de hacer y revisar tareas.

By Deleted A

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Mar 30, 2020

It really helped me to have some notions about photography and to get started in this journey of knowledge.

By Monica L H

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Sep 19, 2017

I loved this course as an introduction to modern photography and I found the peer review process y helpful!

By Bylent S

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May 2, 2021

thank you so much for helping me , this course give me a lot of information about photography and cameras.

By Anjelica W

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Apr 26, 2021

I never knew there was so much to learn about a camera I gladly take this course again I had learned a lot

By MANUEL M M

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Sep 1, 2020

Un muy buen curso. Me gustó mucho por la simplicidad de las explicaciones y lo completo de los contenidos.

By Aleem A

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Apr 11, 2016

Learnt some very basic info about my DSLR other than the basics, but nether the less its nice to know what

By Bhuman S

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Nov 18, 2020

It was relly a good platform for me to learn from coursea,I relly enjoyed it and would like to thank all.