Comments on: What is ISO in Photography? (Why ISO Matters and 5 Examples) https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/ Photography Tips and Tutorials Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:31:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Han https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-4383292 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:59:13 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-4383292 Thanks so much one of the best explanations of camera settings I’ve seen anywhere. I learnt a lot THANK YOU! Han

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By: Basil https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-1989650 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:08:09 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-1989650 I fully understood ASA, and used the Ansel Adams Zone system when I could. I used Pan X (40 asa) or Plus X (125 ASA) for “art” work and Tri-x (400asa) for the flexibility when working as a news photographer since the film was the ISO setting then. I had trouble understanding the ISO triangle, as I thought that it was backward – the brightness arrows point the wrong way – until I realized that you must be talking about how bright the final picture, and not the amount of light available. An ISO 100 would be used in a “brighter” setting – more light available, as opposed to a 6400 ISO which is used in a less bright setting. I have always equated ISO with ASA, as I was originally trained using the ASA of film. With that in mind, I have had trouble understanding the technical discussion in your article. It doesn’t make sense to me without a redirect of my thinking. It is very different than how I was trained. I have decided to start using digital modes, so am learning the digital way. ISO, the International Organization of Standards, is just the sensor “speed” or light sensitivity set by the camera’s computer. It is convenient to be able to change the film speed (sensor) for each image created. I am seeing my creativity increase. Your emails give me something to think about, and how I am using the photography tools.

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By: Vengatash K https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-1915005 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:39:23 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-1915005 Thank you sharing this wonderful article about ISO. A detailed one i have been looking for so long. For those who are searching for the Overview of ISO then this guide will help them a lot.

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By: Dr Dark https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-1271150 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:08:47 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-1271150 What settings for the Milky Way, very dark sky with no light pollution?

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By: Dan Platon https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-554424 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 09:13:00 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-554424 In reply to Alyssa.

No, of course not.
Let simple say ISO is not quite a value, even in the digital word.
ISO is a spectrum, on film ranging from -2 to +3 exposure value, on digital much more less close to +/- 2/3 EV.
If we are not speaking of forensic photography it matters to understand exposure, where to place the spectrum regarding the actual lighting situation.
But here we are at the „expert photographer„ and the very basic information is missing.
Someone believe that what is stated here is truth and go on, and chimp after every photo.

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By: Kelli https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-554421 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 17:15:00 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-554421 I thought this explanation was great. Who cares who you pronounce ISO or Nikon?? Toe-may-toe/Toe- mah-toe guys. Maybe you need another hobby besides photography & reading blogs to correct people. For those of us who DGAF about pronunciations and just want to take better pictures, very simple and educational. Thanks!!

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By: iNtervengo https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-554418 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 07:48:00 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-554418 In reply to amanh.

In many instances, the US use correct spellings and names. This must be pointed out. Realize should be spelled with a ‘z’ for instance (realizzare in Italian which comes straight from Latin – we use 2 for that matter but the Brits seem preferring an ‘s’ every now and then). Indeed Via is pronounced correctly in the US but not in the UK. Mind you that the UK is undergoing a huge transformation with the English language as is being contaminated by different accents now (like the one where the ‘T’ have gone suddenly missing to name one). Soccer was the original British word which the US still uses and the UK has dropped in favour of Football (which in the US is still what it used to be in the UK before). As you can see, there’s a lot out there that undergo distortion unfortunately (as I cannot find a better word to describe this). Interesting enough in the US the word Nikkor is often pronounced correctly (with an E sound as it should be). Talking about Nikon, I hope they dig themselves out of the hole they’re in at the moment as this is an historic brand, one I would hate seeing going away. Take care.

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By: Alyssa https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-554415 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:01:00 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-554415 In reply to Dan Platon.

Hi, Dan. The full description of ISO on Wikipedia as you cited, states: “A system for quantifying the sensitivity (“speed”) of a photographic emulsion, or a solid-state digital-camera’s image sensor, to visible light. Normally followed by a numerical value, e.g.: ISO 100 or ISO 64/19°. Developed from the ASA and the DIN systems by the International Organization for Standardization.” ISO was developed from systems created by the International Organization for Standardization.
If you read this definition and the definition provided in our article they are the same thing essentially. Our article is in layman’s terms so it can be easily understood. Our word order for the International Organization for Standardization is incorrect in the article but it is not so misconstrued that it is indecipherable. We not only explain what ISO is but, there are even explanations for when each value is ideal.

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By: Dan Platon https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-554412 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:02:00 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-554412 In reply to Alyssa.

ISO in photography is not International Standards Organization.
ISO in photography is A system for quantifying the sensitivity (“speed”) of a photographic emulsion, or a solid-state digital-camera’s image sensor, to visible light. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_abbreviations_in_photography
You are not aware for what stands ISO and you do not explain what is ISO, you just say that ISO can have different values, that is not an explanation.
So again plain non expert.

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By: Alyssa https://expertphotography.com/understand-iso-4-simple-steps/#comment-554409 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:51:00 +0000 https://expertphotography.com/?p=52#comment-554409 In reply to Dan Platon.

Hello, Dan. I believe this question was answered at the beginning of this article. “Section 1 – What exactly is ISO? The ISO (International Standards Organization) determines the sensitivity of the sensor in your camera which, in turn, affects the exposure of your photos.” Is this what you were looking for?

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