Shutter speed is widely regarded as the most crucial of camera settings. The term comes from the fact that the camera’s shutter must open and close in order for light to reach its image sensor or film. Shutter speed is the amount of time that a camera’s shutter remains open while capturing a photograph. The photo above was taken with an appropriate shutter speed, whereas the photos below are underexposed and overexposed as a result of improperly calibrated camera settings.
Tips
Faster shutter speeds generally lead to sharper, but darker photos. Utilize this setting when photographing in well-lit conditions or at sporting events.
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Slower shutter speeds generally lead to less sharp, but brighter, photos. Use this to your advantage in low-light conditions and for long-exposure shots.
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Shutter speed is usually manually adjusted by cranking a wheel behind the capture button of a DSLR camera.
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