Introduction Chapter 1: Basics. Light Itself; What is a Good Exposure?; Histograms; Contrast; Stops; Reciprocity; Exposure; Value (EV); Subject Brightness Range (SBR); Latitude (Film) and Dynamic Range (Digital); Over and Underexposure; Clipping; Key; ISO Sensitivity; Filters. Chapter 2: Shutter Speed and Time. Motion and Time; Natural Density (ND) Filters to Extend Time; Types of Shutter; Creative Use of Shutter Speed; Case Study: Shutter-speed Dial; Exercise: Shutter Speeds. Chapter 3: Aperture and Depth of field. Stops and f numbers; Depth of Field; Creative Use of Aperture and Focus; Case Study: Aperture; Exercise: Depth of Field. Chapter 4: Meters and Metering. Types of Exposure Meter; Reflected versus Incident Light Meters; Camera Light; Meters; Metering Modes; Histogram as Light Meter; Exposure Value (EV) Compensation; Color versus Tone; Other Light Meters; Case Study: Spot Meter Advanced; Exercise: When Light Meters Let You Down; Grey.

Chapter 5: Dynamic Range. Graduated Neutral Density (Grad ND) Filters; RAW Files; High Dynamic Range (HDR); The Zone System; Local Exposure Control; Case Study: Light Meter; Exercise: Calibrating Digital Exposure Index. Chapter 6: Special Cases. Technical versus Subjective; Exposure; Back and Rim Light; White Balance; Winter Weather; Flash; Close-up; Zone System for Film; Exposure Index (EI): Pushing and Pulling Film; Open Shutter; Multiple Exposures; Extreme Lighting. Conclusion Bibliography, Apps and Online Resources Glossary Index Acknowledgements and credits.