#APHCourse #Photography101 #ExposureTriangle #ShutterSpeed
For the past 2 weeks we have been discussing about #TheKingsOfPhotography aka #ExposureTriangle - We have seen #ISO and #Aperture -
Today we will see the last element , which is #ShutterSpeed -
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For the past 2 weeks we have been discussing about #TheKingsOfPhotography aka #ExposureTriangle - We have seen #ISO and #Aperture -
Today we will see the last element , which is #ShutterSpeed -
#StayTuned and #LearnSomethingNewToday @APHub - Don't forget to send your pictures for #APHPhotoContest , theme of the week is #SunPhotography - Send your pics @APH2017 .
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#ShutterSpeed is ‘the amount of time that the shutter is open to light'
In film photography it was the length of time that the film was exposed to the scene you’re photographing and similarly in digital photography shutter speed is the length of time that your image sensor ‘sees’ the scene you’re attempting to capture.
Let's see it in depth -
Shutter speed is measured in seconds – or in most cases fractions of seconds. The bigger the denominator the faster the speed (e.g. 1/1000 is much faster than 1/30).
In most cases you’ll probably be using shutter speeds of 1/60th of a second or faster. This is because anything slower than this is very difficult to use without getting camera shake.
Camera shake is when your camera is moving while the shutter is open and results in blur in your photos.
If you’re using a slow shutter speed (anything slower than 1/60) you will need to either use a tripod or some some type of image stabilization.
#ShutterSpeed is ‘the amount of time that the shutter is open to light'
In film photography it was the length of time that the film was exposed to the scene you’re photographing and similarly in digital photography shutter speed is the length of time that your image sensor ‘sees’ the scene you’re attempting to capture.
Let's see it in depth -
Shutter speed is measured in seconds – or in most cases fractions of seconds. The bigger the denominator the faster the speed (e.g. 1/1000 is much faster than 1/30).
In most cases you’ll probably be using shutter speeds of 1/60th of a second or faster. This is because anything slower than this is very difficult to use without getting camera shake.
Camera shake is when your camera is moving while the shutter is open and results in blur in your photos.
If you’re using a slow shutter speed (anything slower than 1/60) you will need to either use a tripod or some some type of image stabilization.
Shutter speeds available to you on your camera will usually have the options for the following shutter speeds – 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8 etc.
Some cameras also give you the option for very slow shutter speeds that are not fractions of seconds but are measured in seconds (for example 1 second, 10 seconds, 30 seconds etc).
These are used in very low light situations, when you’re going after special effects and/or when you’re trying to capture a lot of movement in a shot. Some cameras also give you the option to shoot in ‘B’ (or ‘Bulb’) mode. Bulb mode lets you keep the shutter open for as long as you hold it down.
When considering what shutter speed to use in an image you should always ask yourself whether anything in your scene is moving and how you’d like to capture that movement. If there is movement in your scene you have the choice of either freezing the movement (so it looks still) or letting the moving object intentionally blur (giving it a sense of movement).
Some cameras also give you the option for very slow shutter speeds that are not fractions of seconds but are measured in seconds (for example 1 second, 10 seconds, 30 seconds etc).
These are used in very low light situations, when you’re going after special effects and/or when you’re trying to capture a lot of movement in a shot. Some cameras also give you the option to shoot in ‘B’ (or ‘Bulb’) mode. Bulb mode lets you keep the shutter open for as long as you hold it down.
When considering what shutter speed to use in an image you should always ask yourself whether anything in your scene is moving and how you’d like to capture that movement. If there is movement in your scene you have the choice of either freezing the movement (so it looks still) or letting the moving object intentionally blur (giving it a sense of movement).
To freeze movement in an image(like in the shots of the birds above and the surfer below) you’ll want to choose a faster shutter speed and to let the movement blur you’ll want to choose a slower shutter speed. The actual speeds you should choose will vary depending upon the speed of the subject in your shot and how much you want it to be blurred.
Motion is not always bad. why anyone would want motion in their images?There are times when motion is good. For example when you’re taking a photo of a waterfall or seascape and want to show how fast the water is flowing, or when you’re taking a shot of a racing car and want to give it a feeling of speed, or when you’re taking a shot of a star scape and want to show how the stars move over a longer period of time. In all of these instances choosing a longer shutter speed will be the way to go.
However in all of these cases you need to use a tripod or you’ll run the risk of ruining the shots by adding camera movement (a different type of blur than motion blur).
Motion is not always bad. why anyone would want motion in their images?There are times when motion is good. For example when you’re taking a photo of a waterfall or seascape and want to show how fast the water is flowing, or when you’re taking a shot of a racing car and want to give it a feeling of speed, or when you’re taking a shot of a star scape and want to show how the stars move over a longer period of time. In all of these instances choosing a longer shutter speed will be the way to go.
However in all of these cases you need to use a tripod or you’ll run the risk of ruining the shots by adding camera movement (a different type of blur than motion blur).
We will be back with more on #ShutterSpeed in a while -
#APHCourse #Photography101 #ExposureTriangle #ShutterSpeed
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#APHCourse #Photography101 #ExposureTriangle #ShutterSpeed
- Keep sending us your photos for #APHPhotoContest #SunPhotography @APHub
#StayTuned #LearnSomethingNewToday
#APHPhotoContest starts tomorrow morning @4:00 - Those of you who sent us your picture for the contest finalize all the necessary requirements before 3:00 tomorrow morning - @APH2017
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•Title A Things get beautiful at the end
•Location- Ashewa Meda
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•Title A Things get beautiful at the end
•Location- Ashewa Meda
•Vote(☀️) @APHub