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Very generally, higher shutter speeds are better for stopping or freezing motion: 1/500 or 1/1000 of a second and up if your camera goes there. But you must bear in mind that all motion is relative.
For example, say you are standing at the side of a road wishing to photograph a passing car. The car is going, oh, 40 mph (64 kph). As the car comes level with you, you click the shutter at, say, 1/1000 of a second. This will probably stop most of the motion of the car, but depending on how close you are to the car, there may still be some smearing of the car. But motion is relative: If you shoot the car while it is still approaching, 1/1000 of a second will probably freeze it pretty solid.
But suppose you pick up the car in your viewfinder (not all cameras can do this due to what is called "shutter lag") and follow it, clicking the shutter as it passes in front of you and "following through" like a golfer after the swing (this technique is called "panning"). You'll be surprised. Done correctly, the car will be sharper, but the background will start to blur a little. Continue the experiment by slowing the shutter down. Try the same trick at 1/500, 1/250 and on down (remembering to close down your aperture if you must do so manually). What happens? How sharp can you hold the car? How much does the background blur? Do you get an increasing impression of speed? Try this trick with your kid going by on a tricycle. You can make the youngster look like s/he's at NASCAR!
Another example: you're at the skateboard park and a boarder is flying up the ramp into the air. There is a moment, a very short moment to be sure but a moment in time where that fellow essentially stops moving, right at the top of his arc. A shot timed for that instant can be made at a remarkably slower shutter and still "freeze" the "motion" because, at that instant, there isn't much motion. Obviously this takes timing and a camera with no shutter lag, and it's usually a lot easier if you crank it to 1/500 or so, but try slowing your shutter and timing your shot and see how much more of an impression of motionyou can capture in a still photograph. There will start to be some smearing of the skateboard as it rotates, the hands and arms may smear, but that's what gives the shot the feel of motion in a still picture. This all takes what a friend calls "spray and pray" but just keep shooting and you may be surprised at the results. (Tip: this is not necessarily a job for your 80 fps motor drive, even if you have such a thing. Use finesse. Shoot for what Cartier-Bresson called "the decisive moment.")
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Why use different shutter speeds?
Shutter speeds determine the length of time that the shutter is open, and that the film or sensor receives light. If I wanted to freeze the motion of a speeding car for example, I would need to have the shutter open for a very short period of time. If I wanted to show that the car is moving, I would leave the shutter open for a bit longer. Many different effects can be achieved by changing the shutter speed.
What is stopping action in photography?
"Stopping action": You could be referring to the use of shutter speeds fast enough to freeze motion and eliminate any motion blur (sometimes a boring or inappropriate technique). Or you might be referring to a stage of the film developing process where development is abruptly stopped with a stop bath.
To freeze the action of the subject what shutter speed should be used?
Depends. Are you photographing a moving snail or rotating airplane propeller? The threshold for hand held shots is 1/60 with image stabilization maybe around 1/40 but if you're subject is moving too fast then you would get motion blur. In order to freeze motion you must have shutter speeds of 1/100 or higher. Taking photographs is really trial and error. You can build upon you're basic knowledge of shutter speed, apperture, ISO etc. and improve you're skills by taking lots of pictures but be sure to enjoy it.
What are the shutter speeds on a canon 450d?
1/4000 - 30sec
What is the shutter type and speed range of a Nikon D3200?
Focal plane shutter with speeds from 30 seconds to 1/4,000 of a second.
What is shutter speed in photography?
Shutter speed is how fast your shutter opens and closes to take a picture on your camera. Shutter speed also has a lot to do with exposure. The higher the shutter speed (1/2000 example) the less light.
Would you use a fast or slow shutter speed to freeze the action during a daytime sports event?
You neeed to use a fast shutter speed to freeze any sort of action when you are photographing sports, action or even fast moving wildlife or birds. Usually well over 1/500th of a second. You may need to change your ISO setting to 400 to 800 if you want to use high shutter speeds, on not-so-bright days, that are overcast, cloudy or without sunlight.
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 is the difference between fast shutter speed and a slow shutter speed?
Slow shutter speed - keeps the shutter curtain open for longer periods of time, e.g. when you shoot at night or in fading low light. Fast shutter speeds are used to capture action or when scene you are trying to shoot is well lit. In this case the shutter opens and closes in a fraction of a second!
What is the shutter speed of the polaroid i1036?
All cameras have multiple shutter speeds and depending the mode your camera is (Manual, Auto, etc...) the camera will choose what shutter speed it thinks will be appropriate for the picture. And most cameras will also not tell you the shutter speed you used, while some will.
What does shutter speed contral?
The faster your shutter speed is, the more underexposed (darker) your subject/ scene will be. fast shutter speeds include 1/200th of a second, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000 and so on. If the shutter is slower (1/30, 1/40, 1/50 1/60, 1/100, 1/160) it will let more light in. with a slower shutter and moving objects, motion blur will occur, which is why a faster shutter is used to take action shots such as sports, and a slower shutter is used in Modeling photography to capture those vivid colors and lights.
How do you change the shutter speed on a Samsung S630?
in manual mode press trash button. then press left or right on the kew pad for shutter speeds. note: functions will high light in RED
