The capabilities of a dedicated camera do help learn about all these concepts. How do you even begin to learn about aperture & depth of field or motion blur if

The capabilities of a dedicated camera do help learn about all these concepts. How do you even begin to learn about aperture & depth of field or motion blur if you can't experiment with it? A great chef can cook an amazing meal in a pie tin over a camp stove, but that's not the best way to learn.