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The Enthusiast's Guide to Exposure, 1st Edition
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The Enthusiast's Guide to Exposure, 1st Edition

by John Greengo
April 2017
Beginner
160 pages
4h 9m
English
Rocky Nook
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10. FAST SHUTTER SPEEDS TO STOP THE ACTION

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MOST CAMERAS WILL have shutter speeds that range from 1/4000 to 30 seconds, with some models extending beyond these settings. In terms of exposure, shutter speeds are a great way of controlling the amount of light entering the camera, since every camera has so many from which to choose.

Beyond using shutter speeds for exposure control, we can also use them to affect the look of moving objects in the frame. Moving objects can be rendered either frozen or blurry depending on the chosen shutter speed and the movement of the subject.

What Is a Fast Shutter Speed?

A fast shutter speed is one that is quick ...

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