Learn & Explore Series Episode 50
"Understanding the Most About Shutter Speed"
Did You Know?
Camera shake often occurs when shooting at a slow shutter speed and with a lens with a long focal length. Use the reciprocal rule – divide 1 by the focal length of the lens – to determine a “safe” shutter speed to make sure the image will remain sharp.
Did You Know?
The image stabilization system in many cameras and some lenses may allow you to use a shutter speed slower (2 to 4 stops) than the reciprocal rule calculates.
Did You Know?
Shutter speed does not affect flash exposure, as the light from a flash is of a much shorter duration than the opening and closing of the shutter. The shutter must simply be open when the flash fires.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- What is shutter speed?
- Is there an ideal shutter speed?
- What is the relationship of shutter speed to aperture and ISO?
- Where are shutter speeds selected on a camera?
- What is the shutter priority mode and how does it help improve exposure?
- What are the advantages of a slow shutter speed?
- What are the advantages of a fast shutter speed?
- How fast must the shutter speed be to freeze motion?
- What is the panning technique and how does it relate to shutter speed?
- How does a shutter work mechanically?
- What is shutter lag?
- What is rear curtain sync?
- How is shutter speed used to create interesting waterfall photos?
- At what shutter speed is a tripod required to make sure photos are sharp?
- What is the “B” or “bulb” setting and how is it used?