Learning to Use Mirrorless Cameras

Learning to Use Mirrorless Cameras

3h 49mBeginner2020-06-05

Authors

Richard Harrington

Richard Harrington

Digital Video Expert, Educator, Speaker

Course details

If you understand your gear, then you can get consistently better photos and videos. In this course, learn about the technology that powers micro four-thirds format and other mirrorless cameras. Whether you're thinking about transitioning from a DSLR or point and shoot or have already made the jump, this course can help you understand the essential technology behind mirrorless shooting, as well as how to work with a mirrorless camera to capture striking images. Learn about lens options for mirrorless cameras, exposure controls, recording videos, and more. Plus, instructor Richard Harrington shares new ways of shooting to get great results. If you already have a mirrorless camera, keep it close by as you tune in to explore its many features and controls.

Skills covered

Photography GearAnalog PhotographyPhotographyLearning

Concepts

Introduction

  • Want to learn how to use a mirrorless camera
  • How to use this course
  • Downloading your user manual

Mirrorless and Micro Four Thirds Quick Start

  • A guided tour - Common buttons and controls
  • Getting ready to shoot
  • Powering up your camera
  • Reducing camera shake
  • Taking some shots in Auto mode and reviewing the images
  • Shooting in scene modes

Advice When Choosing a Mirrorless Camera's Camera Body

  • Setting your budget for your camera
  • Paying attention to ergonomics
  • Consider existing gear when choosing a system
  • Openness of platform
  • The Technology behind Mirrorless Shooting
  • Comparing DSLR and mirrorless cameras

Manufacturers making mirrorless cameras

  • Breaking down the acronyms - MILC, MFT
  • Understanding sensor size
  • The impact of a crop factor
  • WYSIWYG shooting styles with electronic viewfinders and live view
  • Lens Options for Mirrorless Cameras

The limitations of kit and budget lenses

  • Working with prime lenses
  • The rise of professional mirrorless lenses
  • Using a teleconverter or extender to modify your lenses
  • Lenses optimized for video shooting

Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode

  • What is Program Auto mode
  • Changing ISO
  • Adjusting exposure compensation

Using flexible program mode

  • Exploring Autofocus
  • Understanding focus points and autofocus
  • Choosing the autofocus selection mode
  • Focusing manually

Understanding Shutter-Release Modes

  • Shooting in continuous or burst mode
  • Silent shooting
  • Using the self-timer
  • Using a remote
  • Understanding Exposure Controls
  • Understanding and switching between metering modes
  • Exposure lock
  • Aperture Priority mode

Shutter Priority mode

  • Manual Exposure mode
  • Long-exposure shooting (Bulb mode)
  • Exposure bracketing
  • HDR shooting
  • Beyond the Basics
  • Setting a custom white balance
  • Controlling your flash

Using picture styles or creative effects

  • Shooting panoramas
  • Adjusting your LCD
  • Cleaning your image sensor
  • Customizing your camera menus
  • Working with Video and Your Mirrorless or MFT Camera

Adjusting movie record settings

  • Choosing the right memory card for recording video
  • Attaching an external microphone to the camera
  • Recording and viewing movies
  • Shooting time-lapse movies

Conclusion

  • Goodbye
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