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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 Samuel S

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Apr 7, 2020

The course is great. The professors are excellent. I usually hate online courses because they tend to be boring. Not this course though.

By RAVI K S

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Jul 11, 2019

Could able to help me in Exposure and Camera Control. Thank you coursera for providing such courses with super high qualified faculties.

By Mack C l

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Sep 21, 2017

Even after being interested in photography for many years, I've learned things that I either didn't know or had forgotten. Well wort it.

By Naomi M

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Apr 2, 2017

Incredibly informative, basic without being condescending, truly a wonderful experience for an absolute beginner. Very, very accessible.

By Nicolas S M

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Aug 20, 2020

Excelente. El mejor curso virtual que he tenido! Aprendí lo básico sobre la fotografía y sobre como manejar la camara de mi smartphone!

By Niels M C

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Aug 22, 2016

I rate this course highly although I only audited it. It turned out to be too basic for my needs. But the presentations were well made.

By Jason T

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May 16, 2020

Very helpful and a great starting point for terminology and key concepts. Looking forward to starting Course 2 of this specialization.

By Owen M

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Mar 27, 2019

I enjoyed the content and pace of the course. Some areas were a revision for me but am still very glad I decided to go with the course

By Motez H

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Dec 1, 2017

This course helped me promote my skills and knowledge of photography. I would thank the professors for their explanation and teaching.

By Shaurya J

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Oct 6, 2020

It was an amazing course or can I say an eye opener. It gave me new perspective and many techniques to better understand photography.

By Mir W A K

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Aug 19, 2020

After attending this course, I have understood how to control the camera, exposure and I have already started taking some good shots.

By Maggie S

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Jan 26, 2018

I learned a number of valuable things in this course, but honestly the whole thing is worthwhile just for the tip on the Diopter. :)

By todd g

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Oct 7, 2024

Even though I have been shooting for a few years, I am self taught, so going through this course opened up my eyes more. thank you!

By Micaela S

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Apr 4, 2021

Fue muy útil y fácil de comprender, los videos y cuestionarios ayudaron a repasar la información que aprendíamos. Interesante curso.

By Ilyas B

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Apr 9, 2020

A great course that really helped me understand what does photography actually mean , it is represented by two great teachers also .

By Luisa R

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Sep 6, 2019

A lot of very useful information and the practical part also very interesting, challenging and important on the process of learning.

By Connor C

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Oct 27, 2017

Awesome Intro. I figured out what Camera I wanted to get and learned the basics of photography both conceptually and metaphorically.

By Paul C

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Aug 18, 2016

It gives you great and useful information if you've just started using your camera. It definitely improved my photography knowledge.

By Meir V

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Jan 22, 2022

A very high level course, useful and accurate content is recommended for those who start in the field of photography is recommended

By Naganand K

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Nov 22, 2021

It was a great time learning with coursera. I gained many photographic skills and I would like to furthur continue in this course.

By Maria F L G

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Sep 13, 2020

I love how these professors did their best to explain the knowledge they know about this activity. It's amazing. Thank you so much.

By Md. F R

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Jul 17, 2020

This course is very helpful, especially for beginners and intermediate learners. The teachers are really friendly and enthusiastic.

By Brianna E

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Mar 7, 2016

I have enjoyed this class very much! I have learned many new things about myself as a photographer and about my new camera. I can

By Juan E U A

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May 21, 2023

Muy didáctico y creativa la enseñanza, las opiniones de mis compañeros fortalecieron mucho la ganas de continuar con el curso ....

By BLEIDER M C C

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May 26, 2021

The way the course is designed is great! has the right information to understand and start practicing your photography, excellent!