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Olympus® PEN-F Fast Start

Lesson 2/31 - Photo Basics

 

Olympus® PEN-F Fast Start

 

Lesson Info

Photo Basics

Class Description


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.

Lessons

1Class Introduction 2Photo Basics 3Top Deck: Overview 4Top Deck: Mode Dial 5Top Deck: Exposure Dial 6Top Deck: Flash & Mic 7Back Side: Electronic View Finder 8Back Side: Info Options & Play Back 9Back Side: ISO 10Back Side: Shutters 11Back Side: Focus Area 12Back Side: Super Control Panel 13Left, Right & Bottom of Camera 14Front Side: Creative Dial 15Olympus Lenses Overview 16Shooting Menu 1 17Shooting Menu 2 18Playback Menu 19Wi-Fi Set Up 20Custom Menu Overview & AF/MF Menu 21Button/Dial/Level Menu 22Release Menu 23Display Menu 24Exposure & ISO Menu 25Flash/Color/WB Menus 26Record & Erase Menu 27Movie Menu 28Built-In EVF Menu 29Utility Menu 30Setup Menu 31Camera Operation Overview

Reviews

Kate Mooney
 

The Pen 5 is an amazing camera - however it is capable of so much that getting to know it can be somewhat overwhelming at first. John systematically and logically works through every part of the camera in really clear and easy to understand steps, quickly converting my initial apprehension into confidence and excitement for the endless possibilities of this camera.

Owen Weislow
 

Easiest way to learn about any new camera's menus, controls, etc. Time well spent.