Introduction to Photography, Part 1: Cameras and Lenses

Welcome to our four-part Introduction to Photography series. In this first video, Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale discusses the first thing you need to know about photography: the various types of cameras and lenses. By the end of this video, you'll know how to choose a camera that is right for you.

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 4:30 - Different Cameras for Different Needs
• 7:11 - Camera Types
• 20:46 - Checking out the Specs and Deciding What Kind of Photos to Take
• 26:19 - Sensor Types and Sizes
• 28:16 - Resolution
• 30:48 - Lens Types
• 38:23 - APS-C vs. Full Frame Lenses
• 41:05 - Zoom vs. Prime Lenes
• 43:25 - Autofocus vs. Manual Focus
• 44:03 - Sony Lens Types
• 48:10 - Adapted Lenses
• 49:44 - Final Thoughts
• 53:15 - Q&As

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