If you have purchased a new Nikon D3000, D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200, D90, D7000 or D7100 DSLR in the Republic of Ireland between 1st May 2013 - 31st October 2013 you are eligible to claim this course for free. Please enter the code from the voucher you were given when booking the course. The closing date for registering for a course is 30th November 2013. Please click here for full terms and conditions of this promotion.

• P (programmed auto) - for snapshots and quick shots. Ideal for times when you want to concentrate on capturing the moment, knowing that your camera will do all the work to get you a great shot.
• S (shutter priority) - for freezing or blurring movement. You choose the shutter speed to give you the result you're after and your DSLR will select the appropriate aperture to ensure optimum exposure.
• A (aperture priority) - for making the background sharp or out of focus. This enables you to create depth of field - ideal for capturing all the details in sweeping landscapes, or a shallower depth of field to concentrate attention on your subject by throwing a distracting background out of focus.

• Flash - using the built-in pop-up flash or Nikon Speedlight flashguns to get more light on your subject or for creative lighting techniques.
• Exposure - controlling metering and exposure compensation, including Nikon's exclusive Active D-Lighting, to make sure your shot is properly exposed (not too dark or too bright) right across the frame.
• Composition - how to frame and take better shots every time.