jeweler53

This is a great explanation of the exposure triangle. This subject comes up a lot here and I thought I would share.

https://actioncamera.blog/2017/02/22/the-exposure-triangle/

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

I agree with you, Jeweler. Something to keep as a reference.

loosecanon Loc: Central Texas

Very clearly explained article

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

The issues I have with this and other similar explanations is this. Generally, the exposure triangle is used to instruct people who are just beginning their adventures in photography. As such, it is way too inclusive of all of the side effects of the various settings. Some time ago, I posted a three-part article on the exposure triangle. It was well received. It dealt with only shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. One member questioned the lack of mentioning DOF, etc. To which I replied that we are focusing on exposure, not the side effects. Admittedly, this made sense.

Once someone gets a firm understanding of the concepts of how the amount of light and duration of that light hitting a photosensitive material works, then we can introduce the various side effects of these settings. I've found it's best not to throw all of that into one bucket and then try to sort out the various parts.
--Bob

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Your comments are a good reminder of how everyone learns differently. So often we see topics here that indicate a photographer has no idea that shutter speed controls sharpness of moving subjects. I like the info in the link specifically because it does include the "why." I personally always want to know why

I think brand-new photographers, just like those learning computers in general or specific editing software, do best with a live person to assist...or they need to access several different resources - along with engaging in much practical practice.

Sushamilt2 Loc: Southwestern Idaho

Thank you, jeweler53, for this helpful article. I'm a visual learner, so seeing her triangle locked it in my (occasionally) befuddled brain.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Good explanation. It's easy to see the trade-off between any two sides of the triangle.

But the last four illustrations with the triangles was bewildering and hard to follow. She should have quit while she was ahead.