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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 Mike A

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Nov 5, 2020

Good detailed course thank you to the university and the instructors. well done.

By Brandy B

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Aug 15, 2020

Really enjoyed Professor Glendenning. He kept my attention and made me want more.

By David E F G

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May 28, 2020

I'm not a huge fan of the student peer review system. I liked the content, tough.

By Miguel B

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Jun 12, 2017

I loved this course. Learned a lot about composition and photography in general.

By Nicolas S G

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Apr 2, 2021

It really helps to have a better knowledge in ordinary pictures that u can take

By Robert C

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Jan 2, 2021

Interesting but a little too technical than what I was hoping for. Thank you!

By Yv T

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Sep 8, 2024

Great course. I really learn a lot of wording and how a photographer thinks.

By NISHAJ K

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May 8, 2020

Learned a basic and important aspects. Helpful to develop my skills further.

By Jeyana M

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Mar 14, 2016

Great course!

But videos are not very good technically. Too much "jumping".

By BANOTH K N

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Sep 23, 2023

It is good to have this learning from Coursera and I cleared my doubts.

By Mahmoud O

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Apr 3, 2022

The course is great the instructor is Excllent

Just wanted to go deeper

By Ayhan J W Z

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Aug 7, 2020

Fue mi primera especialización en digital, me gusto mucho.y me fascino.

By Maged E S

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May 7, 2017

it's Very Useful , beautiful and creative but i felt a little confused.

By khadeja S

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Mar 8, 2016

Great introduction course for people with absolutely no prior knowledge

By Anthony E C M

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Sep 15, 2021

buen curso, mas bien solo actualicen un poco los videos y todo bien :D

By SHEZA M

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Jun 23, 2020

i gained lots of knowledge that added finese to my photography skills.

By Mohammedalboush

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Sep 7, 2017

The course is very wonderful I learned a lot from them thanks cursera

By Yasmine S

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Sep 16, 2021

I'm just little bit sick so I don't have time to take this course

By Muhammad Z

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Mar 14, 2020

overall it was good but can be more improve and specific lectures

By hans c

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Jan 20, 2020

Finally got to know my camera a little. Even discover my iPhone.

By Giuliano T

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Jan 18, 2020

Practically perfect, just some video ( smartphone ) need updates.

By Rachit G

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Jul 8, 2018

This course was very helpful for me, I learned a lot. Thank you.

By Devi D

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Dec 12, 2016

great course really enjoy it and you can learn a lot from this.

By Deb K

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Sep 27, 2023

Good one, learned beginner stuff and got the basics of my DSLR

By Venus J

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Jul 2, 2023

the information is relevant, but the course should be updated.