Getting Past Auto: One Day Workshop
Level: beginners and amateurs
This practical course is designed to teach you how to use your camera in manual mode.
With this one day course, you will learn how to take full control of your camera, be able to visualize your shot and know how to capture it.
With the skills you will learn you will gain confidence and get great results.
In the morning you will be taught how to familiarise with the settings on your camera, various theories will be explained. In the afternoon you will get to put that theory into practise with shooting assignments.
Start your lifetime’s journey into photography here.
Itinerary
| 10:30am - | Introduction with light refreshments |
| Camera settings | |
| White balance | |
| Shutter speeds | |
| Aperture | |
| Focus and Depth of Field | |
| Metering | |
| 1:00pm - | Lunch |
| Shooting assignments “put the theory into practise” | |
| Critique | |
| Q & A | |
| 5:30pm - | Close |
Camera Requirements:
You will need an SLR camera to part take in this course, arrangements can be made to hire cameras if you don’t own one, please ask when booking. If you have a Compact, Hybrid or Bridge camera you can still take part in this course, however your camera will not have all the functions available to SLR owners, we guarantee to show how to get fantastic pictures with all types of cameras.
I am very interested in this course, when is the next start date?
Hi Vanessa
The next SLR camera course is taking place on Saturday the 31st October. There aren’t many places left if you would like to book your place I suggest you do it quickly.
What camera are you using?
Martin
Hi
How much time on the course is dedicated to learning how to use flash. I have a Canon 5D Mk II with a Canon 580Ex II. I am fairly capable as a DSLR photographer, although the day’s course would fill in some gaps, it is primarily Flash that I want to learn as I have no experience with using Flash at all.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Bernadette
Hi Bernadette
This course is just about using your camera. Flash and especially TTL flash is a whole different subject.
We do Speedlite flash gun training as one to one tuition. Where we cover using the flash with TTL plus camera compensation, how to use bounce, using the flash manually, flash exposure testing, flash exposure locking and using the flash off camera (wirelessly).
We can normal cover this tuition in half a day.
Martin
I have a nikon d 60 would that work? i am a complete begginer thoguh…i just got the camera a few weeks ago and i want to learn all i kind about it,,,
Dear Sir,
I was interested in this course. Did you offered course in Mid Nov?
I own a Canon 450 and a standard 18-55mm len. I would keen to learn :
1) How to use flash
2) How to edit Picture in my PC
3) Which Lens to buy
4) How to Shoot a great picture with dynamic range exposure.
Thanks
Hi Alvin
If you wish to learn the use of on camera flash, image editing and HDR (higher dynamic range) we would need to offer you training on a one to one basis.
Martin
Hello Vanessa,
Thank you for your enquiry, we are running a digital SLR course ‘Getting Past Auto’ this covers everything you will need to know to be able to use your new camera in manual mode. This gives you total control and therefore you are able to shoot exactly what style you want. The Nikon D60 is a good starter camera to learn with. The next course date is next Saturday 31st Oct and is a day course for only £150.
Regards
Martin
Hi,
I am very interested in this course. I am currently looking into getting a digital SLR camera but am interested to learn how to use the manual functions. Do you have any recommendations on a suitable model for a beginner?
When will the next course run?
Thanks,
Shona
Hello Shona,
The ‘Getting past auto’ digital camera course we offer takes you through all you will need to know to use your camera in manual mode.
As for what camera to buy, we use both Canon and Nikon here at the studio and both are good, a site I can recommend is ‘Digital camera review’ it has a very comprehensive buyers guide visit http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/dslr_buying_guide_01.htm.
We run the course every Saturday you can book through the website
hope to see you on one of our courses soon.
Tony
Great, thanks Tony. Will look into getting a camera sorted and then will be booking a course in the next few weeks hopefully.
Thanks,
Shona
hi there!
I’m very interested in your course. when is the next one?
and how long?
thanks,
mt
Hi Marie
We run camera courses every Saturday, the next one being this coming Saturday. What camera are you using?
Martin
Hi,
just writing to ask about the fee.
Is 150pounds for the whole course or for each lesson???
Thanks
oh sorry,
just read the course is one day and is 150 pounds!!
When is the next digital SLR course?
Many thanks
Hi Louise
The next available course will be taking place on Saturday 5th December 2009. If you need any more information please don’t hesitate to ask.
Martin
Hi,
Can I purchase this course as a gift for Xmas? If yes, how much will it cost for the full day?
Yes of course you can purchase this course as a gift. If you scroll down the page till you get to the PayPal logo and then click on the “Buy a Gift Certificate” button.
The cost of a full days course is £150.
Martin
Hi there,
I was wondering when the next course is taking place and if I can’t make it, how far in advance can I book a place for another date?
I have a Canon 450D with a couple of lenses (17-50mm and 85mm). Hopefully, you can show me how I can get the best out of them:D
Thank you
Linh
Hi there,
I was wondering when your next course is and if I can’t make it, how far in advance can I book a place for a different date?
I have a Canon 450D with a couple of lenses (17-50mm and 85mm). Hopefully, you can help me get the best out of them:D
Thanks,
Linh
Hi Linh
The next camera course is taking place on Saturday 9th January 2010. You should book at least 1-2 weeks in advance.
The Canon EOS 450D is a great camera and the 85mm prime lens is a fantastic lens, we show you how to get the best from you kit.
Martin
Thanks Martin!
Just wondering if this course is taking place at your London Fields or Barking Studio?
Linh
The course will be taking place at our London Fields studio.
Hi There
I am a complete begginer and I have the Canon EOS 500D (18-55mm, 50mm f/1.4 USM n 18-200mm lenses) and I really want to know how to use everything.
When is this course taking place? and where?
Thanks
Hi there
I am a complete beginner and I have the Canon EOS 500D (18-55mm, 18-200mm n 50mm f/1.4 USM lenses) and i really want to learn how to use everything.
when is this course taking place?and where?
Thanks
Hi There,
I am very interested in this course, I am a complete beginner and I have the Canon EOS 500D (18-55mm, 18-200mm and 50mm f/1.4 USM lesnes) and I wanna learn how to use everything!
When is the next digital SLR course? and Where?
Thanks
Paula
Hi Paula
The next Digital Camera Course is taking place on Saturday 9th Jan 2010, from 10:30am. The course will be running at our London Fields studio.
Would you like to attend?
Martin
Hi Martin
Yeaah I would love to!
how do I pay?
which of the lenses should I bring with me?
Thanks
Hi Paula
To pay you can either use the PayPal buy now buttons on the camera course page, or call the studio on 020 7241 2816 and pay by card over the phone. We will be back in the studio on Monday 4th Jan 2010 from 9am.
Regards
Martin
Hi Martin,
I am a passionate photographer but new to the world of SLR camera’s so the ‘Getting Past Auto’ course seems ideal for me.
Could you please confirm roughly how many people are usually on this course and when the next one will be held?
Many thanks
Jon
Hi Jon
There is normally 2-5 on the course, the next one is likely to be this Saturday, although at the moment the snow may mean we have to postpone this course if transport is still a problem.
We do however hold these courses every Saturday.
Martin
Hi, what is the age limit to apply for a course?
Hi
You must be over 16 to attend a course and above this there isn’t a limit.
Martin