Mastering Manual Mode Made EASY! Understanding the Exposure Triangle | How to Shoot in Manual

Shooting in Manual Mode can be intimidating. But I'm here to tell you it's not that hard at all. Let's quickly, and easily explain the Exposure Triangle so you're able to start shooting your session in manual!

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Video Index:

Introduction 0:00
What is the Exposure Triangle? 0:35
Explaining Shutter Speed 1:16
Explaining Aperture 1:51
Explaining ISO 2:35
How the Exposure Triangle Works 3:16
How I like to Find the Correct Exposure 3:29

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[chipweiner]

I was going to send this vid to my students but the terms you use are way off. Shutter speeds aren't higher and lower, they're faster and slower. Apertures aren't higher or lower, they're larger or smaller. (BTW- it's similar to your pupil, not your iris. Iris size doesn't change). Raising the ISO doesn't let in more light, it makes the camera more light sensitive- like OG film ASA. Grain is not the same as noise. Sometimes similar visually, but very different technically. New camera users- especially those considering going pro, need to know the right terms and how a camera works.

[shaneikiyasteel]

This was an awesome recap of the exposure triangle. Love the simplicity, love the example, and it was under 10 minutes!?👏! 10/10 Sir! Also, that transition to your promo on with Square Space was smoothly done 👍.

[redmedia]

One of the best discriptoins of the exposure triangle I've ever seen. Thanks for making this video!

[Bradum]

Great video for beginners! Just the right amount of detail to help them understand but not overwhelm them. Will be showing this to a friend looking to get into photography.

[katringustin]

this is literally the most helpful video I've watched. I tried out what you taught and feel so much more comfortable now with manual!!

[MichelleRenee-uith]

You explain everything SO WELL, and i genuinely can't tell you how much i appreciate your help. Many many thanks! 🙏

[ACSanchez]

Honestly, Just discovered this on my own while fidgeting with my camera. Then I saw your (this) vid. This was what I needed to know/learn, Thanks, John!

[GuitarGolfingPOPS]

66 year old newbie here w a Fuji xs10. Thanks, that was very helpful

[TheStinaLina]

Excellent explanation - love your style, making it less complex to undestand for a newbie like me. Thanks!

[CurtisPenne]

Hey @John Branch IV Photography, just wanted to extend a thank you to you for your helpful content. I recently helped a family member out with some fall pics that I wasn't too fond of. My focus was off on most pics, but to be fair, we were working with some harsh natural lighting, and hyper kids running around lol. I'm studying more on Exposure, AF modes, and Metering Modes within my cameras settings to better understand how to properly expose my shots, and your videos have been very helpful. From the get, I've always shot in Manual mode. Currently, I'm working with an entry level Canon Rebel DSLR, kit lens, nifty 50mm, and a wide angle lens to learn the basics before dumping money into a proper mirrorless setup.

[fernandonubladurango]

Looking forward to that future on-site video about exposure ! As always a lot to learn from your videos, thanks!

[ch-fcqi]

short, simple, yet super educational. thanks a lot for the video man ! you earned a subscriber

[jesserivchin]

Great video, really like the comments on how you build your exposure.

Also bonus points for the smooth squarespace exposure transition

[colinreidcr]

So as an eg say I’m taking a studio portrait with the flash on and the subject is staying still would that then be anything above 1 / 125 and anything above F7 for a sharp still image and then I can have ISO at 100 because of studio flash. Is it that way of thinking?

[iaindownie]

Hey man! Great video! At the end you mention another video showing how to choose exposure while on site. do you have link to that by chance?

[rockincarbonara]

i´m So happy to have a Sony A7s.... Okay.. it´s still Mark one, but the Lowlight-performance is extraordinaire! i can set it to ISO 50´000 by an´ aperture of f1, 8 and nothing.. and i say NOTHING is grainy! Guaranteed! Okay... 12 Megapixels may is not enough for some wedding photographer. But honestly: The resolution is high enough ;-)

[angelapercy]

I love your videos! Thank you for the great info. I’ve seen other videos and yours made a lot more sense to me. Loved the examples too!

[knc]

Thank you for this great video! I finally understand the exposure triangle! Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[jessicariney]

Thank you so much! This was a great explanation for a newphotography lover

[shahidmishal]

Sir, Fujifilm XT200, Sony a6100 Lumix G85, Canon 200d Mark ii or Canon M50 which will be better for a beginner to start wedding photography or there is any other options is available in this price range. Can you please tell your opinion.