Canon Camera Course: Getting Started with Canon Photography (Udemy.com)
Improve your photography by learning how to confidently use your Canon DSLR camera - perfect for beginner photographers!
Created by: Phil Ebiner
Last updated September 2026
What you will learn
- You will learn how to use your Canon DSLR camera comfortably and confidently
- You will know how to use both automatic and manual settings to take great photos
- You will know how get proper exposure with settings like aperture, shutter speed and ISO
- You will know how to navigate the camera menu to get to the settings you want
- You will be able to pick up your camera in any situation and take beautiful photos
- You will learn all of the camera basics like focus, white balance, flash, creative filters, burst mode, and more
How it compares
Against the other 275 rated Udemy courses in Photography on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 69% of them
- Reviews2,469#20 of 276 by number of reviews
- Length3.5 hourslonger than 57% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 90% of them
Course Description
This is the only online Canon camera course you need to learn how to use your camera to take amazing photos!
Get comfortable using all of the buttons and features of your Canon DSLR.
Be confident taking great photos and understanding basic photography settings.
Quickly navigate your camera's menu to change any setting you want.
By the end of this course, you should be able to pick up your camera in any situation, and use it to take beautiful photos. We want photography to be fun for you, and by knowing the ins and outs of your camera, it will help you to not only become a better photographer but also have a great time shooting photos.
In this course, we basically try to cover every button, dial, menu option and feature of a typically Canon DSLR.
What do we cover in this Canon DSLR course?
Quickstart guide to automatically taking great photos
Overview of the camera body, buttons, dials and ports
Taking a photo
Reviewing a photo
Exposing your photos properly
Automatic shooting modes
Burst and other drive modes
Focus modes and points
Metering modes
Exposure compensation
White balance
Color profiles
The Canon menu system
Formatting a memory card
Using the internal flash
Using an external flash
Reading the histogram
Wifi connection and Canon smartphone app
The viewfinder and diopter
Canon video modes
Recording audio
Using an external microphone
Choosing a lens
SD card options
ND filters
and so much more!
Who is this course for and what cameras is it good for?
This course is perfect if you are brand new to using a Canon DSLR. This course is great if you have zero experience with photography or if you already know a lot about photography, but are new to Canon DSLR cameras. Please note that this course will teach you how to use your Canon DSLR camera. It is not a complete photography course that will teach you the artistic and creative side of photography. This course is a more tech-specific course.
We taught this course using one of the latest Canon DSLRs in the Rebel series (the most popular camera for beginner photographers). Even if you are not using a Canon Rebel camera, this course should be beneficial to you. Most Canon DSLR cameras are very similar and have similar options, buttons and features. Specifically our demonstrations use the T7i (also known as the 800D in some countries).
If you have a Canon 80D, 70D, 60D, T7i, T6i, T6s, T5i, T4i, T3i, T7, T6, T5, SL2, SL, 7D, 6D, 5D, 800D, 760D, 750D, 700D, 650D, 600D, 550D, 500D, or any other model of Canon camera, this course should help you.
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If you are unsatisfied with the course, or if it just isn't for you, we have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Our goal is to make sure you love this course! We are always listening to students and improving our courses to make them even better. If you ever have a suggestion on how to make this course better, just let us know!
What are you waiting for?
If you want to learn how to take amazing photos with your Canon DSLR, enroll now!
See you in class!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
2,469 Reviews
Phil Ebiner
I’m Phil Ebiner, an educator, photographer, filmmaker, and founder of Video School and Photography & Friends. Through my online courses and creative community, I’ve helped millions of students around the world learn practical skills in photography, video production, design, and more. My goal is to make creative skills feel accessible, useful, and encouraging, whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or looking to take your work to the next level.
My teaching style is clear, supportive, and hands-on. I break complex topics into simple steps, explain the “why” behind each technique, and share real-world examples you can immediately apply. As a photographer and filmmaker, I believe great creative work is not just about gear or settings, but about storytelling, intention, observation, and connection. My goal is to help you feel confident, inspired, and capable of bringing your own creative ideas to life.
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Reviews
By Jim Terrie on 9/26/2026
All the needed basics for canon cameras
By Udemy User on 8/1/2026
Camera does not match perfectly. Not a big issue though.
By Galarcemm on 7/22/2026
Este curso superó totalmente mis expectativas. Cubrió en detalle todos los aspectos de la fotografía, desde los conceptos técnicos básicos como la exposición, el ISO y la apertura, hasta temas más avanzados de composición, iluminación y edición. Cada módulo estaba muy bien estructurado y explicado de forma clara, lo que me permitió avanzar a mi propio ritmo sin perderme
By Kim Keever on 2/19/2026
something really dumb that I was unaware of is that you are able to take the camera lens cap and the back cap of the lens, you can screw them together and not have to worry about the pieces getting lost less easily. Its little tips like this I am looking for
By Filipa Costa on 2/17/2026
I truly believe this is a great initiation course for someone with a canon and covers overall the basics on photography, just a bit disappointed that does not cover mirrorless camaras as they are the market move and the last update is dated 2020! Other than this, would recommend to any new photography enthusiast
By Logan Cody on 1/6/2026
Outstanding starter course & very helpful & informative. Truly love the communication skills & breakdown, adjustments with warnings, alerts, configurations between different canon models. Just starting this course again from a long break, and getting back into photography. Thank you!
By Lynn Sarenana on 8/19/2025
This course taught me how to use my camera with a lot more confidence. As well it taught me many options on my Canon that I did not have any idea were there. Lastly, this course encouraged me to continue my learning with more courses. I am very excited to better my photography skills.
By Kelly Jarrell on 3/13/2023
This is a good course and the instructor does a thorough job of explaining about all the different settings, modes, etc. However, I did occasionally get frustrated because I have a significantly different Canon camera than the one he used to demonstrate with, and sometimes I had problems, even with my 108 page instruction guide, finding the various things he was talking about. In other cases, certain features do not exist on my camera.
By Mwm on 3/21/2021
This was amazing. I'm new to digital photography. Felt lost after purchasing my T7i and giving up on the users manual and other Utube videos available. Very highly recommend this course for anyone beginning. Especially Canon 800D/T7i newcomers. I'll be enrolling in his other classes
By Maree on 11/22/2020
great explanation and overview
By David Malone on 11/15/2020
much better than most courses and a better explaination
By N Poongothai on 11/15/2020
Clarity of the message
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