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Shutter speeds on Digital Video Cameras will typically be automatically adjusted. It will vary on the camera how much you can control the shutter speed. The most basic and lowest shutter speed is usually 1/60th of a second. That would be the slowest setting. You can look in the manual that came with the camera and it would show you what settings are available. Some have preset settings for different scenes such as outdoor, sports, etc.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoI don't think the answer depends on digital or not. The average person can steadily hand-hold an SLR camera such that the safest slow speed is 1/lens focal length (e.g. FL=60mm, then safest slow speed for hand holding is 1/60th second).
Beyond that "limitation", a "good speed" is usually dictated by the subject matter and depends on how the photographer wishes to portray the subject if there is motion,or if depth of field is an important factor. As you may know, depth of field enters into the equation in cases where it is important since it will have an impact on shutter speed if the correct exposure balance is to be maintained.
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∙ 14y agoCheck your owner's manual. If you don't have one you might be able to go on line. Many digital "point and shoot" cameras only give you "modes" like portrait and landscape, that choose both shutter and aperture (in addition to white balance and ISO) for you, and your ability to modify them is limited. If you can they are often buried in the menus you access through buttons or joysticks. DSLRs and some point and shoots will give you the ability through a menu option and one or more buttons or joysticks or multi-purpose dials. A few give you a dedicated shutter dial.
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How do you set shutter speed?
Use shutter priority mode (S mode on dial) or manual mode (M on dial) and then select the speed you want by using the dials.
How does shutter speed control the amount of light entering a camera?
The Shutter Speed. If the shutter speed is positioned at 2000 you'll have a very quick exposure, this is best used if its very bright outside. If the shutter speed is at 75, you'll have a very long exposure, best used if its cloudy or dark.
What does 12.5 mean on the shutter speed?
It depends on where you are seeing this number. Most shutter speed conventions do not use o1/12.5 of a second as a shutter speed; the closest would probably be 15 meaning 1/15th of a second, which is a very long/slow shutter speed usually producing blurs if you're not using a tripod. I can't think of a camera with that as a preset shutter speed but your camera might. You may possibly be looking at an intermediate f-stop (between 11 and 16) being reported on your screen or wherever these are shown (your LCD?) when you are in shutter priority mode where you are setting a fixed shutter speed and then the camera automatically adjusts for f stop (aperture) based on WB and ISO and is sophisticated enough to report an f-stop between 11 and 16).
At what f stop you need a tripod?
The use of a tripod does not relate or depend upon the choice of aperture. It depends on a relationship between the shutter speed, the lens focal length and your ability to hold a camera properly and steadily. The general rule of thumb is, use a tripod if the shutter speed is slower than one divided by the lens focal length so as not to induce camera shake. For example, if the focal length is 250 mm, the slowest safe shutter speed would be 1/250.
How do you properly use exposures with photography?
To use exposures, it is best to know what they are. Exposures are combinations of film speed, shutter speed, and aperture. To use them best, a photographer should use the results (via the camera's light meter) to see if the combinations will create the desired light in camera's sensor (digital) or film.
What is aperture priority in photography?
Aperture priority lets you set the aperture you want and the camera sets the shutter speed for you. You use it when you want to control depth of field. Shutter priority lets you set the shutter speed you want and the camera sets the aperture for you. You use it when you want to control how motion is rendered in the photograph. Program mode sets both shutter speed and aperture for you. Use it when you are not concerned with aperture or shutter speed control.
What do you have to consider when selecting your shutter speed?
Shutter speed has a lot to do with your overall exposure. A higher shutter speed will decrease the light a lot. I was in best buy playing around with a camera and turned the camera shutter speed to 1/4000. After taking the photo, the preview was black. I realized it was because of how much higher I increase my shutter speed. Shutter speed also affects motion in a photo. A higher shutter speed will freeze all action in a photo a will less likely have a blur to it if you have a shaky hand. A lower shutter speed lets in more light while the shutter is will opened so the entire time that the shutter is open, the camera takes in all that light. Increasing chances of blur, you can also use this for crazy, funky effects! If your taking a picture of a waterfall with a low shutter speed, your gonna get a blur, which can typically look pretty epic sometimes too.
How do you set shutter speed on a Kodak M763?
The simple answer is you don't. The camera is a simple to use, good quality point and shoot camera that does everything for you. It will automatically select the most suitable shutter speed from a range beween 4s - 1/1400s.
How do you set shutter speed?
Use shutter priority mode (S mode on dial) or manual mode (M on dial) and then select the speed you want by using the dials.
How does shutter speed control the amount of light entering a camera?
The Shutter Speed. If the shutter speed is positioned at 2000 you'll have a very quick exposure, this is best used if its very bright outside. If the shutter speed is at 75, you'll have a very long exposure, best used if its cloudy or dark.
What does 12.5 mean on the shutter speed?
It depends on where you are seeing this number. Most shutter speed conventions do not use o1/12.5 of a second as a shutter speed; the closest would probably be 15 meaning 1/15th of a second, which is a very long/slow shutter speed usually producing blurs if you're not using a tripod. I can't think of a camera with that as a preset shutter speed but your camera might. You may possibly be looking at an intermediate f-stop (between 11 and 16) being reported on your screen or wherever these are shown (your LCD?) when you are in shutter priority mode where you are setting a fixed shutter speed and then the camera automatically adjusts for f stop (aperture) based on WB and ISO and is sophisticated enough to report an f-stop between 11 and 16).
How do you use aperture and shutter speed in camera simultaneously?
Switch to manual mode. Usually you turn the model dial to "M".
How can use The Shutter Angle in Video?
Shutter Angle refers to the length of time film is exposed in a motion picture camera, based on the shape of the rotary shutter. 180 degrees is considered normal (when shooting at 24 frames per second). This means the film is exposed for 180 degrees or half of the rotation of the shutter or 1/48th of a second. The primary purpose of changing your shutter speed is controlling how much motion blur is captured. The slower the shutter (the larger the shutter angle), the more motion blur. In some video cameras you can crank your shutter speed higher to create a stop-motion effect or slow your shutter to 1/30th or 1/24th and create a blurring effect for specific shots. I have also heard of people using a slower shutter because it looks more "filmic" this is a matter of taste. All video cameras (to my knowledge) that allow for manual control of the shutter speed give these controls in 1/Nths of a second (1/48th, 1/60th). If you are shooting with a conventional video camera in the United States or another NTSC country your typical shutter will be 1/60th, meaning each frame was captured over 1/60th of a second. For Europe and Asia, along with most of Africa, South America, Australia your shutter will be 1/50th. Some newer digital video cameras targeted towards digital cinema allow you to display your shutter speed in degrees, as if you were controlling shutter angle (Panasonic AG-HVX200 as an example). Also they allow you shoot at 24 frames per second and to use shutter speeds that fit closer with that frame-rate, like 1/24th, 1/48th.
What shutter speed should you use for landscape?
With a manual shutter speed for any stationary subject you should not go any slower than 1/60th of a second. That way you won't get a blurry image, but you still are letting in enough light into the sensor of your camera. Therefore for a landscape use the smallest 'f' stop possible provided the shutter speed is at least 1/60th second.
At what f stop you need a tripod?
The use of a tripod does not relate or depend upon the choice of aperture. It depends on a relationship between the shutter speed, the lens focal length and your ability to hold a camera properly and steadily. The general rule of thumb is, use a tripod if the shutter speed is slower than one divided by the lens focal length so as not to induce camera shake. For example, if the focal length is 250 mm, the slowest safe shutter speed would be 1/250.
How do you properly use exposures with photography?
To use exposures, it is best to know what they are. Exposures are combinations of film speed, shutter speed, and aperture. To use them best, a photographer should use the results (via the camera's light meter) to see if the combinations will create the desired light in camera's sensor (digital) or film.
What is a safe shutter speed when you are using your camera in wide angle mode?
By safe shutter, speed I assume you are wanting to know the slowest shutter speed that will not capture noticeable camera shake? There is no absolute answer to this. How much do your hands shake? The 'rule of thumb' I have used is 1/{focal length}. For a 400mm lens you would need a 1/400 sec or to use a tripod to avoid noticeable camera shake. For the 18mm you might get away with 1/20 or so. Although I despise using tripods, they will always give a sharper picture. You might need a microscope to tell, but you can tell.
