Shutter Speed

Shutter speed determines the time of light to be entered into the camera diaphragm. It depends on the dark/bright light condition of the subject. In most of the cameras, shutter speed ranges from 30” to 4000” (30 to 1/4000 seconds), but professional cameras support bulb exposure also whereby you can keep the shutter opened at your own will. A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open till you hold down the shutter button.

Tips

• In a dark light situation, a slower shutter speed should be used, but remember a slower shutter speed can cause camera shake also. So it is recommended to use a tripod stand while shooting at slower shutter speed.
• On the contrary, a higher shutter speed can be used in a bright light condition.
• In order to avoid camera shake, the minimum shutter speed should be more than the reciprocal of the lens focal length multiplied by 1.6 (For example, If the lens focal length is 75mm, then 75x1.6 is 120, so the reciprocal of 1/120).