Understanding and Misunderstanding Your Meter: Exploring the Three Modes of Camera Metering | The Inquisitive Journal

Your camera has a meter that is calibrated to middle gray, which is defined as a centered histogram spike, 18 percent gray, or in some cases 12 percent gray. However, there is no need to get caught up in the … Continue reading Understanding and Misunderstanding Your Meter: Exploring the Three Modes of Camera Metering | The Inquisitive Journal

Understanding Shutter Speed in Photography | The Inquisitive Journal

When it comes to photography, shutter speed is one of the most important settings to understand. Simply put, shutter speed is the amount of time that the camera’s sensor is exposed to light. In other words, it’s how long the camera’s “shutter” is open when you take a picture. When you’re taking a photo, the camera’s sensor is exposed to light as soon as you press the shutter button. The longer the sensor is exposed to light, the more light will be captured in the final image. Conversely, the shorter the exposure time, the less light will be captured. This … Continue reading Understanding Shutter Speed in Photography | The Inquisitive Journal