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Realtalk: focal distance is the only number a beginner needs to learn about. Just set your camera to “Auto” and it will take great photos. This is why we invent

• thekid314 4y ago
  Letting the camera take control will result in good photos. But great photos are more likely when you take technical control and put thought behind each photo.
  • Lammy 4y ago
    Yes, and it’s fine to learn that stuff as an intermediate photographer! I just think framing shots is by far the most important thing for beginners because that provides the motivation for them to keep going out and taking more photos.
• dwringer 4y ago
  Art is often characterized by the specific objectives set by the artist. An automatic computer algorithm to handle the exposure will only typically have one (or a few) preprogrammed set(s) of objectives, thus it adds a constraint to the artist. Great art can be made either way though. For a beginner I agree learning the intricacies of exposure may not be one of the most pressing concerns, or particularly relevant in many cases, but if someone wants to get more into the hobby for whatever reason (artistic or otherwise) it isn't a bad idea to start experimenting with exposure settings even if the results aren't initially good.