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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 Anne L

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Sep 23, 2020

Even though I have been photographing for 20 years your course challenged me to look deeper into my cameras capabilities. Thanks!

By Gautham A

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Aug 13, 2020

Nice and informative course but would be even more better if it concentrated on smartphone cameras other than samsung and iphone.

By Koshiya D A

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May 10, 2020

Some things which we forget that things makes us real photographer,in this course I realized that things and take care about it.

By HRECHANOVSKYI A

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Oct 19, 2023

The best course available for beginners, thanks to the professors and their approach, a strong desire to improve in photography.

By anupraba p c m

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Aug 28, 2020

I have learned many useful things of photography and camera techniques that have been taken photo with the effect of DSLR camera

By Yulian S

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Jan 16, 2022

Aporta grandes elementos para quienes estamos iniciando en la fotografía, ya puedo evidenciar que mis fotografías han mejorado.

By Stacie M B

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Nov 25, 2020

I really love that I can take courses online in something I've always wanted to do. Thank you so\much for enabling me to do so.

By Steven E

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Sep 23, 2020

great presentation with care and time taken to explain things. learned a lot, enjoyed it and looking forward to the next stage.

By AMISHA S

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May 10, 2020

It's been an extremely great experience for me. I have explored various things that gives the photographer in me a new trigger.

By Alessandro M

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Apr 30, 2020

This is the first part of an amazing course of photography. I'm looking forward to finish all the five parts plus the capstone.

By Anabella V

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Apr 13, 2020

I love staudy with Coursera. You can learn in this course the basic of photography and awaken creative magic through knowledge.

By Mutayyab A

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Sep 15, 2019

Helped me understand my camera better and helped me develop my skills on how to take photographs in a more professional manner.

By Ivan A M M

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Feb 24, 2024

Estupendos profesores, ha sido uno de los mejores cursos que he tomado en esta plataforma, y vaya que he tomado muchos cursos!

By Almira M

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Sep 14, 2021

I enjoyed this class and felt like it was structured well. Be aware that this class is only a part of a larger specialization.

By Patricia D

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Mar 19, 2021

This course is very helpful for beginners in photography. I enjoyed doing the assignments and learned a lot from the lectures.

By CHETAN P

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Dec 1, 2020

It is a great course for beginners. You all should try this once and i am certain that you will going to carry on this course.

By Pranav P

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Sep 3, 2020

Amazing and engrossing course to learn the why and how about the Photography for anyone who has inclination towards the field.

By Darryl F

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Dec 30, 2019

I enjoyed the class. As a true novice, my understanding of photography and creative view of the world has already taken hold.

By Iryna G

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Dec 27, 2017

Interesting basics, simple explanations, all the things worth finding out if you're just starting your path as a photographer.

By Monika M

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Jan 1, 2017

Basics explained in an easy way. The professors are engaging. I only wish the rest of courses caoul be taking free of charge..

By Alireza F

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Sep 12, 2016

The first week was quite suitable and I had enough time to spend. The only problem was in editing of clips. They had bad cuts.

By Polya Y

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Mar 7, 2016

Useful. So many information that can help to choose the camera and the type of photography we will want to make in the future.

By Fabs

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Feb 1, 2022

I really enjoyed this course! I really appreciate the concepts I was introduced to and looking forward to starting course #2.

By Hien P

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Jun 20, 2021

As a beginner, I really enjoyed this class. It was easy to understand and now I'm interested to learn more about photography.

By Tabita B

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Apr 8, 2020

I was very impressed on my on progress, and all because the teacher are great, they capture my attention from the very first.