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Which Camera, Which Course?

Sydney Community College’s Photography Program is designed primarily for SLR Cameras (Film and Digital) rather than Compact Cameras (Manual or Automatic).

For Compact Camera users, there are only two courses offered – “Compact Camera Basics“ and “Compact Camera Advanced”. You can’t do any of the higher level technical and speciality courses with a Compact Camera.

Compact Cameras (Manual or Automatic) – Some of these can almost look like an SLR but, if you are unable to physically remove the lens from the body, it isn’t an SLR. Compact Cameras also have smaller sensors which you can’t see because you can’t remove the lens. Some Compact Cameras have no viewfinder.

Compact Cameras Web

SLR Cameras (Film or Digital) – The most obvious defining feature of SLR’s is that you can take the lenses off and replace them with a wide range of other lenses. They have a viewfinder and larger sensors which you can see by removing the lens.

SLR Examples Web

If in doubt you can call the College to check your camera on 8752 7521.

For SLR Camera users, the courses are at four levels:

Level 1:
Camera Skills

Level 2:
Creative Skills

Level 3:


Level 4 - Specialist Courses:


Level 4 - Specialist Workshops:

  • The Art of Exhibiting
  • The Business of Photography


If you wish to make an expression of interest in a particular Specialist Course or Workshop that is not offered this term, please contact Customer Service on 8752 7555.