What Is Exposure?

Understanding Exposure

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  • Exposure is the amount of light that reaches your camera’s sensor. It decides how light or dark your picture comes out.
  • It’s a balance of dark and light. Some images are darker, some are brighter. Either can be right.
  • Three settings on your camera control it: aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
  • It’s up to you to decide what’s best for your image.
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