Digital Camera 101

Instructor	John A Benigno
Schedule	Mondays · 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Dates	Through October 13, 2025
Ages	Adults
Type	Onsite
Medium	Digital Arts & Photography
Level	All Levels
Cost	Members $180.50 · Non-Members $209.75

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Don’t be confused by all the buttons and menu selections on your brand new camera! Build a foundation in photography with an overview of camera options. Look into camera formats and settings, file formats, crop factor, the histogram, and focus modes, as well as a brief introduction to Photoshop. This class is designed for beginning users of digital cameras; however, it is open to all adults and teens regardless of experience.

 

Student Supply List: 

• We will not be touching on Photoshop, except for a brief introduction to Photoshop during the final session. If you would like to learn more about digital editing, I have prepared a Photoshop/Camera Raw workflow document. If you want to purchase this, you can purchase a download of it directly from me for $20.00.   
• A digital camera — preferably a DSLR, mirrorless, or high-end point-and-shot camera capable of RAW files. When students come to class the camera’s battery should be fully charged, and it should be loaded with an appropriate memory card.   
• Pencil and paper to take notes. Students will receive downloadable copies of worksheets that they can print out and bring to class.   
• A way of presenting assignments to the class: prints, iPad, USB Thumb Drive, Notebook or personal laptop computer. A smart phone is too small.    
• While not a requirement, I would recommend four books: 
  
  • “Digital Photography for the Impatient” by Ed Snyder.    
  • “The Adobe Photoshop CC Book for Digital Photographers (2014 release) (Voices That Matter)” by Scott Kelby.
  • “How Do I Do That In Photoshop?” by Scott Kelby.    
  • “In Camera:  Perfect Pictures Straight Out of the Camera” by Gordon Laing.