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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

LB

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it definitely increases our enthusiasm and passion for photography, this course gives us the basics of photography and camera settings. thank you professors for your encouragement and efforts.

DA

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One of the nice things about this course, is that it challenges one to DO something - take photos. My trusty old point-and-shoot doesn't know what has hit it - it has never worked so hard before.

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By MARLON F

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Aug 17, 2020

Nice explanations! The only thing is to focus lesser in products and camera marks and show more photography theory.

By Pia S

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Oct 18, 2016

good introduction to digital photography with some good tips. some chapters are a bit too long in my opinion.

By Jean R

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Sep 25, 2016

Pretty good, especially about composition and advices for hardware, bags, and discretion.

A good basic course.

By Loretta W

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Sep 13, 2018

I think it should have a vocabulary word list in the beginning ...

other than that the course was very good..

By Rajat S

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Jul 28, 2020

Perfect for those who are newbies in photography and who are interested in it.I am happy to do this course.

By Mary s

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Aug 7, 2020

an interesting course. the explanation were great, was so easy for a beginner in this field to understand.

By William W W

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Mar 12, 2017

A good basic introduction to photography. Some nice resources are shared, including books and web sites.

By Anna F

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Aug 7, 2019

Thank you! Really interesting course. Planning to continue to the second course in the Specialization.

By Paul H

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Aug 3, 2020

The content is great however the submission and grading platform has technical and guidance issues

By nour s a

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Aug 27, 2016

The course full of very useful information. Also it is so practical and the assignments are great

By Mohd D

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May 15, 2020

thanks to all the teacher to describe everything for photography and tell about you life journy.

By Nicole A B

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Mar 31, 2022

Desearía que los ejemplos sean más actualizados y que el diseño de los videos sea más moderno.

By Abhimanyu T

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Dec 6, 2020

The course is good, but few more details about the camera and feature could also be explained.

By Liene D

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Mar 7, 2019

It was nice and informative course for the camera basics. I enjoyed it and want to continue.

By Robert R

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May 4, 2016

I want to say thanks for all the information in this course it was really successful for me

By Julio j l G R

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Mar 30, 2023

Me ayudo mucho a comprender los conocimiento basicos de como poder tomar una fotografia.

By Gregory C

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Apr 5, 2020

Enjoyable and educational. Learned a lot about cameras and began learning about framing.

By CHARLOTTE T

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Jul 23, 2024

Certains cours sont dépassés, comme celui où on nous parle des capacités de L'iPhone 6

By Sara B B

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Jun 16, 2016

It was really nice learning a bit more of the uses I can do with my camera. thank you

By Pietro G

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Jul 2, 2018

Interesting and complete, a good start for any individual interested in this matter.

By Marko R M

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Apr 14, 2016

Informative, numerous examples, great for beginners. Locked content is the downside.

By Prathap L

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Jul 5, 2020

One of the beautiful course I attended this year. Thanks for the informative class.

By Li, W

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Apr 9, 2016

it is a very good course, it help the beginner understand more what is photography!

By Valentina F

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Jan 11, 2022

I love this course, lots of information and the theacher are so helpful and smart

By Danielle T C

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Nov 14, 2020

It would be nice to get feedback from the professors as well as fellow classmates.