• Introduction to Exposure - P8

  • Conclusion - References and exercises.
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* All elements of exposure work together. *
  • Only the basics have been presented here in this tutorial.
  • The main thing is that you should have enough information now to be able to take some control of your camera.
  • Take lots of photographs and after a little bit of practice setting ISO, aperture and shutter to obtain the results you want will become second nature.
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  • However there is still a lot more to learn and there will be more tutorials similar to this one.
  • Here are some references to help build your skills.
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  • (1) "Understanding exposure" by Bryan Peterson - ISBN 0-8174-3711-8 or ISBN 0-8174-3712-6 (Paperback)
  • ......... I feel an excellent guide to the concepts of exposure. It is not camera dependant.
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  • (2) For Canon Digital Rebel (300D-350D & 400D ) users. The Digital Rebel Field guide by Charlotte K Lowrie.
  • ... ISBN-13: 978-0-7645-8813-6 or ISBN-10: 0-7645-8813-3
  • ..... A good extension of the camera manual.
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  • (3) And most important - The book that came with your camera!

Remember - Rule # 1 - Read the book! - the one that came with your camera.

  • Some exercises.
  • (1) Take a series of hand held photographs (at different focal lengths if you have a zoom lens) to see how slow of shutter speed you can use and still get a sharp photograph
  • (2) Take two photographs showing creative use of depth of field, at both extremes
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  • That is the end of this tutorial.
  • Feedback would be welcome.
  • Thank you.
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