Understanding Exposure – Part 2: Auto/Manual Exposure, Reciprocity, and Light Meters

The subject of exposure is very broad since it is the foundation of the medium of photography. To have more control over your camera’s output, it is best to understand the various concepts of exposure. Here are more information regarding exposure, from how its elements interact, to the various ways it is measured.

Cameras have automatic and/or manual exposures. By using the auto mode, the camera decides the best exposure settings based on the subject’s mid-tone.

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Understanding Exposure – Part 1: Exposure Triangle

Photography has so many technical terms and jargon that it can all get so confusing at times. One thing that any photographer should fully understand, though, is exposure. Photography means ‘capturing the light’ and exposure is the total amount of light that reaches the film (traditional photography) or sensor (digital photography).

Exposure is defined by three elements which make up the ‘exposure triangle’. These would be ISO, aperture and shutter speed. These are all connected to each other and by adjusting any of these settings, you must keep the other two in mind.

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