Digital Photography 101: Introduction to Digital Imaging

Master camera basics, exposure, and aperture in this digital photography guide. Learn about RAW vs. JPEG, shutter speed, and how to change camera lenses.

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Digital Photography 101

An Introduction to the Art & Science of Digital Imaging

Session 1 — Online Course Overview

Instructor: Alex Morgan | Community College Online

Spring 2026

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Getting Started

Basic Camera Functions

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🔴 Power Button — Turns the camera on/off; some models have a separate video/photo mode toggle
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📅 Date & Time Settings — Found in the Menu; essential for organizing and stamping your photos
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🔧 Menu Navigation — Use directional pad/joystick to access settings, format cards, and customize your camera

📹 VIDEO DEMO: Watch the close-up walkthrough of each function on your camera body.

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CAMERA SETTINGS

Image Format, Size & White Balance

📁 Image Format & Size

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RAW vs. JPEG — RAW captures uncompressed data; JPEG is compressed and smaller.

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Image Size — Large / Medium / Small; higher resolution = more detail but more storage.

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Best Practice: Shoot RAW for editing flexibility; JPEG for quick sharing.

🎨 White Balance

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Controls color temperature of your images.

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Presets: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash.

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Auto WB works great for beginners; manual WB for consistent studio shots.

Color Temperature Scale

Warm (2000K) Cool (10000K)

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EXPOSURE & LIGHTING

Flash, F-Stops & Shutter Speed

Camera Flash

Built-in pop-up flash: good for low light or indoor shots.

Fill Flash: adds light to shadow details in bright outdoor scenes.

Red-Eye Reduction: pre-flash fires to contract pupils before the main shot.

PRO TIP: Avoid direct flash for portraits — bounce or diffuse when possible.

F-Stops (Aperture)

Controls the size of the lens opening, regulating light.

Low f-number (f/1.8): wide aperture → shallow depth of field, blurry background (bokeh).

High f-number (f/16): narrow aperture → everything remains in focus.

Also affects exposure: wider aperture = more light.

f/1.4

→

f/5.6

→

f/16

Shutter Speed

Controls how long the camera sensor is exposed to light.

Fast (1/1000s): freezes motion — great for action or sports.

Slow (1/30s or below): motion blur — great for waterfalls, night shots.

Works with aperture and ISO to form the "Exposure Triangle".

1/1000s
Freeze Frame

1/30s
Motion Blur

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EXPOSURE FUNDAMENTALS

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05 LENS & DRIVE MODES

Lens Control & Camera Drive Modes

🔭 Basic Lens Control

Auto Focus (AF): Camera automatically finds and locks focus on subject
Manual Focus (MF): Photographer turns focus ring for creative or tricky lighting situations
Zoom: Optical zoom physically adjusts focal length; Digital zoom crops the image (reduces quality)
Focus Modes: Single-shot AF (still subjects), Continuous AF (moving subjects), Manual AF

🚗 Camera Drive Modes

Delayed (Self-Timer)

2s or 10s delay — great for group shots or reducing camera shake

Multiple (Burst)

Continuously captures frames while shutter is held — ideal for action

Remote

Wireless or infrared remote trigger — for hands-free shooting

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VIDEO DEMONSTRATION

How to Remove & Attach a Standard Lens

Step-by-Step Guide

Power OFF the camera before removing any lens

Locate the lens release button on the camera body

Press and hold the release button; rotate the lens counterclockwise to remove

Align the mounting index dots on the new lens and camera body

Rotate the new lens clockwise until it clicks into place

Check that the lens is secure — gently tug without pressing release

⚠️ Always handle lenses away from dust and moisture. Never leave the sensor exposed.

📹 Watch: Lens Attachment & Removal Demo

02:14 / 06:30

Full HD • Clear Audio • Close-Up Camera View

Tip: Pause and rewind as needed to practice along!

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REFERENCES & RESOURCES

Websites & Further Reading

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Digital Photography School — https://digital-photography-school.com

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Cambridge in Colour — https://www.cambridgeincolour.com

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Photography Life — https://photographylife.com

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Nikon Learn & Explore — https://www.nikonusa.com/learn-and-explore

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Canon Digital Learning Center — https://www.usa.canon.com/learning

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YouTube: Tony & Chelsea Northrup (Photography tutorials)

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Coursera: Photography Basics and Beyond (Michigan State University)

“The best camera is the one you have with you.”

— Chase Jarvis

See you in Session 2! Keep shooting. 📷

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Digital Photography 101

An Introduction to the Art & Science of Digital Imaging

Basic Camera Functions

Image Format, Size & White Balance

📁 Image Format & Size

🎨 White Balance

Flash, F-Stops & Shutter Speed

Camera Flash

F-Stops (Aperture)

Shutter Speed

Lens Control & Camera Drive Modes

🔭 Basic Lens Control

🚗 Camera Drive Modes

Delayed (Self-Timer)

Multiple (Burst)

Remote

How to Remove & Attach a Standard Lens

Step-by-Step Guide

Websites & Further Reading

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