1. What Is Exposure?
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Learning the Basics
It doesn’t matter what camera model you own, what brand it is, or even what type of camera it is. They all have a singular purpose: to create a properly exposed photograph. But what exactly does “properly exposed” mean? And how do we know that the camera is getting it right? It all begins with a basic understanding of exposure and how to make adjustments to get the results you want, so that’s where we will begin.
Poring Over the Picture
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