Category Archives: Exposure

ISO (Exposure Series Part 5 of 5)

Myfotoguy series on exposure part 5 of 5 ISO ReviewThe higher the number the more sensitive the image sensor is and the less light it needs to create an image. The lower the number the less sensitive it is and … Continue reading

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Shutter Speed (Exposure Series Part 4 of 5)

Myfotoguy series on exposure part 4 of 5Resources Wikipedia London Eye in London, lit up at night. 60 second exposure. Review of Shutter SpeedsThe amount of time the shutter is open controlling how long the image sensor is exposed to … Continue reading

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Aperture (Exposure Series Part 3 of 5)

 Myfotoguy series on exposure part 3 of 5 Parts 1 and 2 discussed aperture and how the opening controls how much light is passing through. This article will cover the effects the aperture setting has on your image. Review of … Continue reading

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Stops, Values, and Sensitivity (Exposure Series Part 2 of 5)

Myfotoguy series on exposure part 2 of 5 What’s a stop? What does “stop down” mean? What do all these numbers mean? If you’re confused, no worries, you’re definitely not alone. In this post you’ll learn what it all means. … Continue reading

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The Exposure Triangle (Myfotoguy Series on Exposure Part 1 of 5)

Myfotoguy series on exposure part 1 of 5 In photography, exposure is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the film or image sensor during the process of taking a photograph. (Wikipedia) Controlling exposure is one of the … Continue reading

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