Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode
Lenses
A course by Debbie Castro , Photographer, Artist, and Educator
About the video: Lenses
Overview
“Now that we know the different subsets of cameras within the two main categories, it is time to focus on the lenses. ”
In this video lesson Debbie Castro addresses the topic: Lenses, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode. Explore photography fundamentals and create stunning images by learning to control exposure, composition, and shutter speed.
Partial transcription of the video
“Lenses Welcome back everybody. I'm really excited to tell you about lenses. Lenses are really important because this allows you to start storytelling with your images. So, what is focal length? Focal length is the angle of view. When you buy your camera you'll probably buy a kit lens that goes with your camera and that's a fantastic option. Focal length is represented in mils and you'll find it here on the lens. This is, for example, a 16 to 55 mm lens. This is a zoom lens. There's an option of two different types of lenses, a zoom lens and a prime lens. A zoom lens is fantastic because you...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode
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Digital Photography, Photographic Composition, Photography

Debbie Castro
A course by Debbie Castro
Debbie Castro is a photographer and educator based in the UK. Born in Ireland, she has a degree in Psychology and Psychoanalysis and a master’s in photojournalism from the University of Westminster in London.
She specializes in conceptual documentary photography, and has exhibited her work in New York City, London, and photo festivals in her native Ireland. She has also published her own limited-edition photography book entitled “Who Gave You the Roses?” Currently, Debbie curates shows for the London Institute of Photography, coordinates photography classes, and mentors students from around the world.
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