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Entertaining and informative 1-minute episode of DSLR Know How with Tamron series that's designed to bring picture-takers up to speed in getting the most out of their equipment. In just 1-minute per week, you can learn the basics of successful photography. Each demonstration is designed to overcome uncertainty, inform, and dramatically raise the success rate of photographers, particularly those who consider themselves to be novices or new to digital SLR cameras. These light-hearted, fact-filled video episodes, presented by professional photographer and instructor Andre Costantini, cover essential topics, such as Intro to DSLRs, White Balance, Autofocus, Using Scene Modes, RAW vs. JPEG, and much more. The goal is to expand your knowledge base as quickly as possible while providing a fun learning experience. Watch the entire 12-part weekly series and take your creative DSLR skill set to a whole new level of picture-taking success.
 

Episode 1: Introduction (Jan 18, 2010)

Episode 2: Andre's 1-minute tip this week is about Autofocus: focus points and focus modes. (Jan 25, 2010)


Episode 3: Andre explains just what the aperture function on your camera does and how you can use aperture to get the results you are looking for. (Feb 1, 2010)

Episode 4: Andre discusses shutter speed this week —how to set it and what types of effects you can create. (Feb 8, 2010)


Episode 5: Andre discusses exposure this week —how to set it and what types of effects you can create. (Feb 15, 2010)

Episode 6: Andre discusses Scene Modes this week —how to use and get the most out of these preset scene modes on your DSLR (Feb 22, 2010)


Episode 7: Andre discusses ISO settings this week (Mar 1, 2010)

Episode 8: Andre discusses why you really need to use the lens hood that came with your lens, and if you don't have one, why you should think about getting one. (Mar 8, 2010)

Episode 9: Andre explains the difference between Tamron's Di and Di-II lens designs. (Mar 15, 2010)