While thinking about the upcoming Lunar Eclipse I started thinking also about exposure. Not the exposure to the cold I will experience, but proper image exposure.

A friend of mine recently acquired Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. It’s an excellent reference for both digital and film users as the same principles apply to both mediums.

This book will guide you through a complete understanding of apertures, depth of field, shutter speeds, ISO and more. You’ll learn to recognize situations where your in camera meter will lie to you and how to compensate. You’ll see examples all through the book to help you fully understand how using different settings affect the way your pictures look.

Proper exposure is essential, especially to digital photographers. Digital doesn’t have the leeway that film does, and you can’t expect to rescue digital images in Photoshop. It doesn’t always work.

For a clear understanding of exposure, get this book. It’s a great addition to any photographers library.