Understanding the basic operations of your camera can be overwhelming. We’ll simplify the Exposure Triangle (shutter speed, aperture, ISO). And we’ll keep it short and sweet! Why is it called The Exposure Triangle? Eh, why not? There are three camera settings that work together to control how bright your image
Let’s think technical for a moment. A properly exposed image is created by mixing three key elements, known as the Exposure Triangle—Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO—to produce the right amount of lightness and darkness for a photograph. There are almost endless combinations that can be used to achieve an equivalent
In the world of photography, there are several technical terms that can be overwhelming for beginners. ISO is one such term that often confuses aspiring photographers. In this article, we will try to simplify the concept of ISO and explain its significance in digital photography. What is ISO? ISO stands
Does noise really matter all that much in portraits? I think people are too hung up on having their images 100% noiseless, whereas the crisper and sharper, the better. And that’s just the point, isn’t it? People are hung up on noise for no reason — we’ve had it for
I am an administrator for two Facebook groups — Long Exposure Photography and Long Exposure Creativity. Every once in a while, I see people asking, “What are your camera settings?” Invariably, someone will say, “What does it matter? EXIF settings aren’t helpful. They won’t tell you how to shoot.” That’s
In its simplest terms, ISO is your camera sensor’s sensitivity to light. As ISO numbers increase, so does the camera’s ability to capture more light. In bright, daylight conditions, you can use a low ISO value. For darker scenarios, you can up the ISO to increase the amount of light
Shutter Priority exposure mode is a fantastic tool for controlling how motion appears in your final image. This exposure mode allows the photographer to set the shutter speed while the camera determines the aperture. Most DSLR and mirrorless cameras offer at least four different exposure modes including shutter priority, aperture
Photo math isn’t math at all. It’s arithmetic. It’s adding and subtracting light. It’s also either multiplying by 2 or dividing by 2. That’s it. Photo arithmetic is easy. It all starts with a stop. What is a stop? A stop in everything but photography is coming to a complete
What are the best camera settings for Milky Way and astrophotography? I offer this and some tips to make it easy for you. Is offering camera settings meaningless? Some night photographers argue that offering camera settings for Milky Way photography is useless. In a way, they’re right. There are so
What camera settings are good for light painting photography near a full moon? I’ll try and help you out by offering these and other tips. Is it useful to know camera settings? You can find a lot of night photographers that say giving camera settings for night photography is useless.
What are some good camera settings for star trails in night photography? We try to make it easy for you and offer some tips for adjusting your camera. Variables in camera settings Some night photographers argue that giving camera settings for star trails night photography is useless. In a way,
ISO allows you to adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Let’s help you find out more about ISO. What is ISO? ISO is sort of like volume control for listening to music. If there’s not much signal — in this case, light — you crank up your camera’s sensitivity. Film
