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The basic answer is as slow of a shutter as possible without blurring the picture. With no flash and no tripod I am not steady enough to get a sharp exposure at much less than 1/80th of a second. If there is a tripod involved things change. For pictures of people you might get away with as low as 1/40th of a second, but the people would have to know to hold more still than usual for the picture. 1/30th or 1/20th might be used with a flash, where you wish for dim lights in the background such as city lights are desired to be seen, the flash will expose the people and the shutter being open will give the background more time to come through. On a tripod I've exposed as long as 30 seconds, for star field pictures, or interesting pictures of buildings only lit by small security lights or moonlight. You can take a great picture in what seems like darkness with a tripod and remote, even better with a camera with mirror lock-up to get really sharp long exposures.
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∙ 13y agoThe slower the shutter speed, the more light is let in. Also, the smaller the f/stop, or the larger the aperture, also lets in the most light. In addition, the higher the ISO, the more light there is. Most DSLR's can operate on "bulb" mode, which lets in as much light as the user desires, ranging from a fraction of a second to minutes, even hours.
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∙ 12y agoMost DSLR's include a "Sports" shutter speed function. That's what i use so my images arern't blurry. Hope this helps!
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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.
What can you do to portray a perception of movement in your photography?
Having a slow shutter speed will show motion. The shutter speed needed will vary from subject to subject so use trial and error to find the shot right for you. A shutter speed of 1/2 (a shot lasting a half a second) is a good starting point.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Does shutter speed affect the quality ofa picture?
yes, it can. it depends on the lighting. you can use a larger shutter to capture colors, for example a sunset.
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.
What can you do to portray a perception of movement in your photography?
Having a slow shutter speed will show motion. The shutter speed needed will vary from subject to subject so use trial and error to find the shot right for you. A shutter speed of 1/2 (a shot lasting a half a second) is a good starting point.
What shutter speed would you use if your object is moveing fast?
Generally a higher shutter speed such as 1/500 is required to capture the image of a fast moving object without a blur. Some cameras have an automatic setting for this.
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).
When would you use a faster shutter speed?
when taking pictures of something that is moving quickly for example birds
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.
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 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.
