2. Exposure
ISO 400 • 90 sec. • f/11 • 18mm lens
Understanding the Night Light
Photography is all about light, and cameras are our light-capturing machines. When a camera clicks, its sensor is exposed to light. Sometimes the image can be too light, sometimes too dark. Determining the proper exposure is the key to becoming a good photographer.
In this chapter we will take an in-depth look at the three governing factors of exposure: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. I’ll also go over Manual mode, and I’ll share some tips on how to quickly and easily figure out the best exposure for night photography.
Poring Over the Picture
When I saw the reflection ...
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