Exposure Calculator
Calculate exposure settings using the exposure triangle
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Exposure Triangle: The three fundamental elements that control exposure in photography: Aperture (f-stop), Shutter Speed, and ISO. Understanding how these work together is essential for proper exposure and creative control.
Exposure Value (EV) Guide
EV 0
f/1.0, 1s, ISO 100
Very dim light
EV 5
f/1.4, 1/8s, ISO 100
Indoor lighting
EV 10
f/2.8, 1/60s, ISO 100
Overcast day
EV 15
f/8, 1/250s, ISO 100
Bright daylight
Common Exposure Scenarios
Portrait Photography
Wide aperture (f/2.8-f/5.6)
Fast shutter (1/125s+)
Low ISO (100-400)
Landscape Photography
Narrow aperture (f/8-f/16)
Slow shutter (1/30s-1s)
Low ISO (100-200)
Sports/Action
Wide aperture (f/2.8-f/4)
Very fast shutter (1/500s+)
High ISO (800-3200)
Night Photography
Wide aperture (f/1.4-f/2.8)
Very slow shutter (1s-30s)
High ISO (800-6400)
Exposure Photography Tips
- Use the exposure triangle to balance light, motion, and depth of field
- Wider apertures create shallower depth of field
- Faster shutter speeds freeze motion
- Higher ISO increases noise but allows faster shutter speeds
- Use exposure compensation to adjust for tricky lighting
- Bracket exposures for high-contrast scenes