{"id":86212,"date":"2022-07-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=86212"},"modified":"2022-07-20T13:57:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T17:57:44","slug":"exposure-triangle-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/exposure-triangle-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Exposure Triangle Explained: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine taking a photograph, and the results end up identical to how you imagined it. How satisfying would that feel? If you are starting in photography, shooting in automatic mode is probably your go-to setting. There is certainly nothing wrong with shooting in this mode; however, the more you use the mode, the more you will want to control the overall image. So how can one achieve a creative look that goes beyond automatic? To unlock the power of your camera and obtain a creative look, you first must understand the exposure triangle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Roberto Nickson<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>What is the Exposure Triangle? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Exposure Triangle’ consists of three main elements that are found on every camera. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. ISO<\/strong><\/li>
  2. Aperture<\/strong><\/li>
  3. Shutter Speed<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Each part of the triangle has a different relationship with light and would need to work together to create the final look of an image. When a camera is set on automatic mode, it decides these three factors for you to produce proper exposure. This balanced exposure means that the information in the highlights and shadows is usable, not blown out, and is not lost. Details from both extremes are respectively retrievable and workable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It may sound easy to allow our cameras to decide for us. However, when we go over each of these variables individually, you will quickly understand why there may be a lot of noise in an image and how to avoid unflattering blurriness in our photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo by Elviss Railijs Bit\u0101ns<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    For too long, we have allowed our cameras (or even phones) to create images for us. Today, let us take full control of this by adjusting the exposure triangle to meet our creative desires. Take that courageous step by changing your camera’s settings from automatic mode to manual mode as we dive into each compartment. Understanding each part individually will help us to know how they work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Understanding ISO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The ISO<\/a><\/strong> is the first pillar of the three corners of the exposure triangle. This relates to how sensitive your camera sensor is to light. Cameras range how low and how high the ISO can be set. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n