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DSLR Photography for Beginners

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    1. How to Use DSLR Camera Features
    A lesson with Ken at EasyDSLR
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    DSLR stands for “digital single lens reflex,” but DSLR cameras are much more than just an acronym. Explore the benefits and features of DSLRs in this tutorial.

    How to Use DSLR Camera Features
    with Ken at EasyDSLR

    DSLR stands for “digital single lens reflex,” but DSLR cameras are much more than just an acronym. Explore the benefits and features of DSLRs in this tutorial.

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    2. DSLR Camera Kit Essentials
    A lesson with Ken at EasyDSLR
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    Want to start taking great digital photos? Learn what basic items you need for your DSLR camera kit, as well as what you might want to buy down the line.

    DSLR Camera Kit Essentials
    with Ken at EasyDSLR

    Want to start taking great digital photos? Learn what basic items you need for your DSLR camera kit, as well as what you might want to buy down the line.

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    3. How to Compose Photos with a DSLR Camera
    A lesson with Ken at EasyDSLR
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    Want to make your digital photos look fantastic using your DSLR camera? Learn photo composition using lens choice, framing, and the golden mean.

    How to Compose Photos with a DSLR Camera
    with Ken at EasyDSLR

    Want to make your digital photos look fantastic using your DSLR camera? Learn photo composition using lens choice, framing, and the golden mean.

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    4. Intro to Camera Exposure & ISO Settings
    A lesson with Ken at EasyDSLR
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    Have your photos ever looked too washed out or too dark? Learn to improve the exposure of your pictures using ISO settings and histograms on your DSLR camera.

    Intro to Camera Exposure & ISO Settings
    with Ken at EasyDSLR

    Have your photos ever looked too washed out or too dark? Learn to improve the exposure of your pictures using ISO settings and histograms on your DSLR camera.

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    5. Basics of Aperture Size and Lens Speed
    A lesson with Ken at EasyDSLR
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    Want to make the most of your lens? Learn what you can do with the aperture, or the opening for the light. The right aperture size can improve your photos!

    Basics of Aperture Size and Lens Speed
    with Ken at EasyDSLR

    Want to make the most of your lens? Learn what you can do with the aperture, or the opening for the light. The right aperture size can improve your photos!

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    Cynthia H
    Thank you! I've read the "Dummy Books" on dSLR and my Nikon 5300... but couldn't "put it all together" -- your videos are SO helpful!!!
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    Ken at EasyDSLR
    Hey Cynthia I am really glad my videos have been helpful!
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    Cynthia H
    I LOVE your videos. Thanks! I appreciate you covering Nikon as well as Canon.
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    Ken at EasyDSLR
    Thank you for your nice comments Cynthia - much appreciated!
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    Carole P
    This lesson was great! Really tried to practice with these rules this weekend! Loved the results!
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    Ken at EasyDSLR
    Hi Carole - I love it when my students take action :) I am really glad you put the lesson into practice. That's the only way the concepts can really sink in. I would love to see some of the results you got. Maybe you could send some of your favorites to me at ken@easydslr.com - I could share with other members and subscribers - get them motivated!
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    Marcia M
    Great information. I'm eager to check my photos and see if I have followed the Golden Mean.
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    Ken at EasyDSLR
    Thanks Marcia - let me know if any of your favorites followed the Golden Mean :)
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    Carole P
    So if i'm understanding right the 1.6 crop is just about knowing that your 200mm is really 320mm and your 17mm is not quite as wide of an angle. Thanks Ken!
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    Ken at EasyDSLR
    Yes - precisely. If you put a 200mm lens on your 1.6 crop factor camera you effectively have the equivalent of a 320mm lens on a Full Frame camera which means you are actually getting better magnification on your crop factor. Usually, when I want to get closer to the action with my 70-200mm - I put it on my Canon 60D (1.6x crop) rather than put it on my Canon 5D (full frame). It's like having a 1.6x teleconverter!
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