Master the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed
Adjust any two settings to see how the third must change to maintain the same exposure. Understanding this balance is fundamental to creative photography.
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The exposure triangle represents the three pillars of exposure: ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. Change one, and you must compensate with another to maintain the same exposure.
Sensor sensitivity. Higher = brighter but more grain.
Lens opening size. Affects depth of field and light.
Duration of light. Affects motion blur and light.