How many times someone asked something like what settings should I use, what were your settings, what lens should I use, I purchased a cheat sheet pack to improve or watched a video similar to You should do .... There may be a glimmer to help you. What is missing the WHY? What is the intent? Is it simple puzzle with a few pieces or many more pieces?

In an attempt to have all night photography discussion organized I created this topic. Please use the reply of the topic. This will help organize the topic.

Lets start a discussion? What are stops of light, how do they influence your image? Does ISO have anything to do with light? [ I'm sorry I confused many. The question should had been ​"If you lock your Aperture and Shutter Speed, and then change your ISO from 100 to 1600... did your camera sensor actually collect any more light?" or "Does ISO have anything to do with the light captured by the sensor?"] Please use the reply, comments.

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A while ago I learned my OM-D E-M5 iii image review always went to 5x and an indication 1:1. Your camera may have a similar functionality. What I learned is that indicated it was a 1:1 pixel view. What is that important? It's important that you can verify critical focus. My blog. post