The Exposure Triangle
An interactive lesson on how light becomes a photograph
Think of your camera's sensor as a bucket collecting rain.
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Camera Iris
How wide is the opening?
How wide is the opening?
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Capture Duration
How long is it left out?
How long is it left out?
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Sensor Sensitivity
How big is the bucket?
How big is the bucket?
Overfill the bucket = too bright. Underfill = too dark.
Three controls, one light budget. Let's learn each one.
Blake Vente (rv2459) — COMSW4170