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Choosing the Right Camera Lens

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Overview

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Once you’ve chosen the camera of your dreams, how do you know which lens will maximize your camera’s capabilities? Join camera expert John Greengo as he explains what the best lenses are to add to your camera bag. He’ll explain:

  • Which lens is best for specific areas of photography
  • The technology behind lenses
  • How to use specialty lenses including macro and fisheye
  • Tips on operating and maintaining your lenses

John will also talk about lens accessories including hoods, mounts, filters, and teleconverters. By the end of this class, you’ll understand exactly what lens you’ll need to take your best photos!

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Lens Basics
  • Focal Length
  • Normal Lenses
  • Wide Angle Lenses
  • Telephoto Lenses
  • Lens Comparisons
  • Aperture
  • Equivalent Aperture
  • Depth of Field
  • Maximum Sharpness
  • Hyperfocal Distance
  • Mount System & Lens Grade
  • Lens Design
  • Compatibility
  • Lens Technology
  • Focusing & Stabilization
  • Image Quality
  • Standard & Super Zoom
  • Wide & Telephoto & Super Telephoto Zoom
  • Prime Lenses
  • Short, Medium & Super Telephoto Lenses
  • The Macro Lens
  • The Fisheye Lens
  • The Tilt & Shift Lens
  • Filters
  • Lens Hoods
  • Tripod Mount
  • Extension Tubes
  • Teleconverters
  • Making a Lens Choice
  • The Portrait Lens
  • The Action Lens
  • The Landscape Lens
  • Lens Maintenance

Taught by

John Greengo

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