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| - I took the Advanced Point and Shoot 101 (LOL, I'm such an amateur) because I am learning to use most functions in my amazing Panasonic ZS20 (seriously, great camera!) through trial and error. I know I can benefit from courses to learn fundamental photography skills, theory and technique.
This class is basic. I learned to format a memory card and why it's important. I already do that. I also learned the differences between portrait, sports and landscape scenic modes. Yawn.
But then, it picked up when we started to learn how to shoot in the Program mode. I learned more about Focus and control focus, ISO function and white balance function. Granted, I've been learning through trial and error but many of the Focus learnings were new to me.
The classroom is modern, technology works, and is spacious - fits 20, we were 8. I noticed that I was the only youth in the class full of senior citizens. I also discovered these students kick my derriere b/c they are going on safari trips! All in all, the class is a great foundational course for anyone starting this hobby. The instructor, Courtney, was very knowledgeable and patient.
Will I return? Of course! I think the 201 will help me (LOL!), and there are some topic specific courses which seem very interesting (aperture, creative night photography, composition, urban photography, food photography, etc).
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