So, you own a DSLR camera.  A lot of people I know do.  What’s funny, though, is almost all of them use it in Auto mode anyway.  Same as I do.  Cause we’re all stupid when it comes to this photography stuff.

That doesn’t mean we’re incapable of learning.  It’s just that it’s going to have to be some pretty dumbed down lessons to teach us how to work all those concepts like ISO, apertures and f-stops, since we’re not as “passionate” about this as many people seem to be.  Everyone in the same boat as I am should go out and get Nikon Learn & Explore, a free iPhone app designed for novice and intermediate photographers.

As you would expect, the app comes with tutorials on fundamentals of the art, apart from teaching ideal shooting techniques for most common situations.  It’s a nice reference to bring up when you’re in an outdoor sporting event and suddenly decide to shoot some stuff – launch the app and get tips right on the spot.  Apart from the basics and shooting techniques, there are also plenty of tutorials about image editing, a lot of sample shots and a good list of how-to videos.

Two extra features round out the app.  First is a library of images, each with an accompanying discussion of shot composition, equipment used, lighting employed and other factors that you may want to brush up on.  Second is a Nikon World section, which provides articles and features from the popular photography magazine.

Simply put, Nikon Learn & Explore is a very useful app for unskilled photographers.  Even better, it’s something even pros can probably enjoy.  There’s no point in not getting it, either, since the whole thing is free.

[Photo Credit: Nikon]

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