I is for ISO

ISO is a camera setting that determines how sensitive the camera’s sensor is to light, with higher ISO numbers increasing sensitivity and brightness [1, 2]. While higher ISOs are useful in low-light situations or when faster shutter speeds are needed, they can also introduce noise or grain into the image, reducing its quality [1-3]. The goal is to use the lowest ISO possible to avoid noise and maintain image sharpness, but it is sometimes necessary to increase ISO to get a properly exposed image [4-6].


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📷 | Main Ideas

  • Understand the role of ISO in the exposure triangle alongside aperture and shutter speed.
  • Learn how adjusting ISO settings affects image quality, especially in low-light conditions.
  • Explore creative uses of ISO, like purposefully introducing grain for artistic effect.

Get ready to unravel the fundamentals of ISO in this episode

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