Shutter Speed

What the Shutter Speed Does

Shutter as a controller of light

• Controls the amount of light by the length of time it remains open

Leaf Shutter

Shutter as a Controller of Motion

Shutter Speeds

• 1000  -  500  -  250  -  125  -  60  -  30  -  15  -  8  -  4  -  2  -  1  -  B

• Shutter speed is the length of time the film is exposed.

• Shutter speed can freeze a scene or show motion.

• Shutter speeds are often fixed with flash.

Slow Shutter Speed

¼ second was used

Fast Shutter Speed

1/250 second was used

Fast Shutter Speed

1/60 second used as camera pans car

Fast shutter vs. Slow

Another Example

Your Assignment

• Use the camera manual to learn more about how to set the shutter controller

• Practice taking pictures using the camera with fast shutter speed

• Decide on one sample for your portfolio