Get to Know Your DSLR Camera's Exposure Settings

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For many beginners, the relationship between aperture, shutter and ISO can be confusing. In this video, award-winning filmmaker Sareesh Sudhakaran simply explains how these elements work together to make up the exposure triangle.

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The exposure triangle describes the relationship between aperture, shutter and ISO. The cause and effect nature of this relationship indicates that when you adjust one element, another must change to create the same exposure. These three components work together to create harmony in a photograph. Watch this video to see a simple explanation and demonstration of the exposure triangle.

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