How histograms can help you control key factors that affect exposure levels. Correct exposures are the first step towards usable image files and the histogram displays provided in most digital cameras ...

I mentioned last month how the proper exposure isn’t as critical as it used to be. It’s true and not quite true, because whenever you take a photo you want it to be the best you can and not think that ...

You can’t always rely on fully automatic exposures, so it pays to learn how to adjust two important controls that determine how much light reaches the image sensor in a camera. To obtain a ‘correct ...

The best mirrorless cameras boast vibrant electronic viewfinders and high-resolution rear LCD screens, which allow you to adjust your exposure settings and watch as they affect live view in real-time.

Thanks to modern digital cameras, even casual snapshots are sharper, better exposed, and more vividly colorful than photos of old. But digital cameras can’t work magic. They aren’t good at figuring ...

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Reader Question: Which exposure mode should I use with my camera? What’s the difference between “Auto” and “A”? The Auto setting is essentially the same as Program mode, but with one important ...