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Photography Settings Explained: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn which photography settings matter most: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus and shooting modes, and how they work together.
Exposure & Focus
Exposure Fundamentals
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Canon Mode Dial Explained: Which Mode Should You Use
Understand the Canon mode dial: Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, scene and custom modes. Learn what each does and which one suits your situation.
How to Use Manual Mode With Confidence
A step-by-step guide to using a manual camera: set the mode dial to M, choose aperture, shutter speed and ISO, read the meter, and fix common problems.
ISO vs Gain: What Camera Gain Really Does
Camera gain amplifies the sensor signal to brighten an image. Learn how gain relates to ISO, what decibels mean, and how it affects noise and exposure.
Shutter Speed Chart: Reading Fractions Like 1/15 and 1/60
Learn what shutter speeds like 1/15 and 1/60 mean, see a full-stop shutter speed chart, and find which speeds suit handheld shots, action and motion blur.
What Exposure Means and How to Get It Right
Exposure is the amount of light reaching your sensor or film. Learn what over and underexposure look like, how stops work, and how to fix a wrong exposure.
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