Exposure is the most important and least understood of all the technical aspects of photography. At its simplest it consists of allowing the right amount of light to reach the film or digital photo-sensor...But what is the 'right' amount of light for a given scene or a given roll of film? How do you measure light? And what tools and techniques do you use? All these questions and more are asked and answered in this book. Using real life examples and hints and tips throughout the author strips down the complex technicalities of the subject into understandable sections: Exposure theory; Exposure meters and how they work; In-camera versus hand-held meters; understanding and mastering meter patterns; Controlling camera functions for exposure; Coping with difficult lighting; The "sunny f/16" rule; Use of exposure to create "mood"