I’m a photography expert, here’s how I learned the exposure triangle and how I use it to shoot in manual mode

The exposure triangle with pictogram examples of the effects aperture, shutter speed and ISO have on photographs .

So, you’ve upgraded your phone or point-and-shoot camera and picked up one of the best cameras for beginners. The only logical thing to do now is to finally get to grips with the exposure triangle and switch to manual mode.

Light meters and EVFs

Use your camera's built-in light meter to make sure your exposure is correct. This is usually depicted as a bar that's visible through the viewfinder and live view. The point on the bar will move as you change your exposure settings – when it’s centered the exposure is correct. If you have one of the best mirrorless cameras, you'll likely have an electronic viewfinder. This will provide an LED preview of the scene you’re framing and the exposure will change in real time as you alter your exposure settings. When the exposure looks balanced, you're good to go!