Digital Photography and Workflow Basics with Q+A

Digital Camera Basics

• Differences in how a digital sensor responds to light compared to film
• Dynamic range, colour, resolving details, handling blown highlights and deep shadows
• Digital camera ISO versus film speed (ISO) and how changing ISO affects digital images
• DSLR versus mirrorless pros and cons, comparison to smartphone cameras, as well as the future of cameras in general
• Crop sensor versus full-frame versus medium format: basic differences in performance
• Memory cards and how to best manage your digital workflow to prevent corrupt images and memory card problems
• RAW versus JPEG and software suggestions for processing and workflow.
• Image sensor dust and cleaning

Off-camera flash

• Why you would want to use an off-camera flash, versus on-camera
• Remote triggers - optical versus radio
• Using an OEM flash versus a third-party flash
• Briefly touch on studio strobe setups - multi-flash setups, battery versus AC, the importance of CSA certification

Q&A Session

• Ask if there are people who want a rundown of the basics of exposure, and how different shutter speeds, apertures, and ISO settings affect the final image.
• Open to general questions