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CreativeLive

Olympus PEN-F Fast Start

via CreativeLive

Overview


We know what it’s like to dive right into taking pictures with your new camera. But dense technical manuals make for a terrible first date. Get the most out of your new Olympus PEN-F with this complete step-by-step walkthrough of the camera’s features.

Join expert photographer John Greengo for a fast-track introduction, and unlock your camera’s full potential.  In this class you'll learn:

  • How to use the electronic viewfinder
  • How to take advantage of the customizable interface
  • How to use the video options
John is a CreativeLive veteran instructor and an experienced photographer. He has extensive experience teaching the technical minutiae that makes any camera an effective tool: aperture, ISO, the Rule of Thirds, and the kinds of lenses you’ll need to suit your camera body. This Fast Start includes a complete breakdown of your camera’s exposure, focus, metering, video and more. John will also explain how to customize the PEN-F’s settings to work for your style of photography.

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Photo Basics
  • Top Deck: Overview
  • Top Deck: Mode Dial
  • Top Deck: Exposure Dial
  • Top Deck: Flash & Mic
  • Back Side: Electronic View Finder
  • Back Side: Info Options & Play Back
  • Back Side: ISO
  • Back Side: Shutters
  • Back Side: Focus Area
  • Back Side: Super Control Panel
  • Left, Right & Bottom of Camera
  • Front Side: Creative Dial
  • Olympus Lenses Overview
  • Shooting Menu 1
  • Shooting Menu 2
  • Playback Menu
  • Wi-Fi Set Up
  • Custom Menu Overview & AF/MF Menu
  • Button/Dial/Level Menu
  • Release Menu
  • Display Menu
  • Exposure & ISO Menu
  • Flash/Color/WB Menus
  • Record & Erase Menu
  • Movie Menu
  • Built-In EVF Menu
  • Utility Menu
  • Setup Menu
  • Camera Operation Overview

Taught by

John Greengo

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