Develop a better understanding and confidence with your Canon DSLR. Learn easy to remember techniques and explore the fundamental features of your camera with a view to achieving the right exposure, decent sharpness & great color with the minimum of effort.

We discuss ergonomics, tools, toys and software to make the photographic experience easier and more enjoyable

Photographic principles and rules are discussed in plain English and we strive to make things as simple and easy to remember as possible

 Want to know more? These are some of the points we will discuss:

Signposts – An inbuilt manual to taking the best photo

Important settings – Most settings can be left to default, until you are ready however….

Don’t Press Self Destruct – There is no destruct button & your camera can easily be reset

100% Auto – A great shot can be 90% camera and 10% you

Manual – A great shot can be 10% Camera and 90% you

YINYANG – Shutter speed, aperture and ISO are directly related

PSAM – These modes exist to give control to the photographer

Handling – Handy hints and tips to ensure the best shot every time

Simple techniques including:

-         Tweaking exposure

-         Prefocus / Focus points / Focus priority

-         Exposure failure

Exposure – What you need to know

Learn from Auto – React quicker

External & built in Flash – Why both are important

White Balance – AWB

RAW? – Raw is often considered superior JPEG……

JPEG – JPEG is the default file

Picture Control – Several different looks are available to use or customize

ISO – Sensitivity

Lenses – Learn what to use depending on the shot you want to take

After the Shot – Back up easy and safe and printing