What is this thing called APERTURE?
In photography, APERTURE is the unit of measurement that defines the size of the opening in the lens that can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the film or digital sensor. The size of the aperture is measured in F-stop.
You know what they say...A picture is worth a thousand words. Check out the image below for a clearer understanding:
You know what they say...A picture is worth a thousand words. Check out the image below for a clearer understanding:
It's simple, really.
- Small f-stop = larger opening = more light entering the camera
- Large f-stop = smaller opening = less light entering the camera