Digital CameraOlogy

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Smart cameras need smarter owners... like you

Back in "the day," we only had to think about a few basic things - like loading the right film, setting the right ASA, shutter speed and aperture - focus, compose and shoot.
Shoot, looking back, that was easy!

Now, we have to think about the...

Memory card
Battery charge
White balance
Image quality
Histograms
Picture Style
Autofocus mode
Metering mode
Drive mode
Shooting mode
Exposure level compensation
... and a few more...

That's a lot to think about, isn't it? Fortunately, the same guy who mastered the "back in the day" stuff has also conquered the "now" stuff.
And he has put together a half day workshop to show you how to tame that smart little camera!

P.S. I've used Canon terms here because that's the brand I have unapologetically used for, well, a "few" decades. Other brands, like Nikon, may use different terms to describe the same thing. I'm sure we'll get along just fine. After all, America and England have had the same issue for centuries: same language, different words, and we still get along just fine.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

What It Is...

Digital CameraOlogy explains...

Why you should always be careful which MEMORY CARD you buy, how to test it and why you shouldn't fill it to capacity
How to care for your SENSOR
How to properly charge and care for your BATTERY for longest life
HISTOGRAMS: why they're so useful and how to use them
RAW vs. JPEG, the winner and the loser
WHITE BALANCE: why all the choices
When not to use ANTI-SHAKE lens technology
DIGITAL NOISE and what to do about it
Is it DPI or PPI?
... and more!

You will take home...

A Seminar workbook, loaded with brief explanations of every topic covered
A laminated shirt pocket field card to jog your memory when you think you need it
A ton of useful information you can use immediately

Be sure to bring...

Your camera. You'll get to know it a lot better!
Your camera manual - in case we need to look something up
Lots of questions!

The Digital CameraOlogy workshop...

Has lots of Q & A
Has lots of hands-on with your camera
Gives you individualized coaching. That's why attendance is limited to only the first five to register.

The Next Workshop

The next Digital CameraOlogy, where you'll conquer the bells 'n' whistles of your camera, will be on (TBD).

We'll go from noon to four.

Phone registration is necessary, as class size is limited to 4 for individualized attention.

Call 719-574-0848 (Colorado Springs) with your questions and to register.

Location and directions are provided when you call or email.

Please email me at bwhinson@ObedientCamera.com and put Digital CameraOlogy in the subject line.

If you email, please leave your phone number and the best time to reach you.

I Must Be Nuts...

Naturally, there's a price. I should have my head examined for saying this, but here it is: PICK YOUR PRICE.

That's right, YOU DECIDE WHAT YOU'LL PAY. Well, there is a very small minimum to cover expenses, but you do get to decide what you can and ought to pay. Is that radical or what?

When the workshop is over, THEN you decide it's value and what you can afford. On your way out, armed with new insights and mastery over your camera, please drop your "appreciation" in the camera bag by the door. It's that simple.

This pricing policy does not apply to Excursion classes.

What's fair? To make things a little easier for you, this workshop would normally go for $75, knowing it's a stretch for some and a drop in the bucket for others.

Since you'll be getting 4 hours of non-stop info and individualized attention, plus some handouts, plus plenty of prep time on my part, you can know in advance it's well worth your time.

Just so you know, when you enroll by phone, you'll be asked to pony up a $25 deposit to hold your spot.