These pages provide some basic terms and tips for understanding your camera and how to use it to take the best photos you can. Let's begin with a list of terms and their meanings. Afterward, we'll delve into more detail and will begin applying those terms to some basic photography scenarios. A few simple drawings and photos should help with understanding some of these concepts or clarifying certain explanations. As with most things, actually using your camera and manipulating its various controls and settings are the best ways to become more proficient with your equipment and shooting techniques.
(Equipment samples used in various portions of these tutorials: Shot with an iPad)
Note: As we are dealing with digital sensors, film references will be included only as a comparison for those who are most familiar with film-based photography.