It is important to understand this triangle to solve all the issues relating to photography. The Exposure Triangle sounds like the name of a complex spy novel, but in reality this is the term used for the three fundamental elements of exposure: aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Creating a harmonious exposure using the aperture, shutter speed and ISO is a juggling act. As soon as you make a decision about one element, you’ll need to compromise with another. The trick to balancing The Exposure Triangle is to get all three elements working together so you get the results you want, and not what the camera tells you can have. Because of that, it’s really worth putting in the groundwork and getting to grips with the basics of shutter speed (how long the camera’s sensor is exposed to the light), what an aperture is (how much light the lens lets in, which also affects depth of field) and ISO ( the sensitivity level of the sensor ). Once you know how to do this, there’s nothing you can’t do. Common mistakes at every shutter speed (and the best settings you should use) Annoying problems at common aperture settings (and how to […]
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