Photography Basics: What is shutter speed?

by Hannah Braboy on March 10, 2010

Shutter speed is simply this: how fast your camera snaps the shot. It’s easy peasy.

Shutter speed in low light:

If you are in a low light situation, your camera’s shutter will have to stay open longer to let more light in. In this kind of situation, if you aren’t using a tripod you’ll probably get a blurry shot.

Shutter speed in normal light:

If you are in a spot with normal light, your camera will snap the shot faster. Why? It’s because the more light there is, the shorter amount of time your camera will have to hold the shutter open.

It’s really easy. Really.

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1 pam March 11, 2010 at 1:05 pm

i am coming to you via becky smith to say will you be my friend, no really, i am coming to tell you i found a great camera strap pattern if you would like it.

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2 Hannah Braboy March 11, 2010 at 1:59 pm

Sure I will! :) I would love the camera strap pattern! Thank you so much for stopping by!

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