[CHAPTER 2]Camera Settings

One of the key elements to creating the perfect image is utilizing the appropriate camera settings for your vision. I won’t go too deep into explaining how to balance the exposure triangle, but there is some basic knowledge all photographers need to keep in mind during a shoot: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. I capture most of my images in manual mode and configure the settings in the order mentioned. While it is not necessary to shoot in manual to photograph a lensball, it will save some headache to nail the shot.

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Figure 2.1

Visualizing the exposure triangle can help you achieve the correct combination of settings ...

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