7. What is shutter

What is Shutter?

The shutter is a fundamental part of the camera that plays a crucial role in photography. He is responsible for controlling the amount of light that hits the camera sensor, thus determining the exposure of the image.

How does the shutter work?

The shutter works like a curtain that opens and closes to allow light to reach the camera sensor. When you press the shutter button to take a picture, the shutter opens and lets light into the camera. After a set amount of time (determined by shutter speed), the shutter closes again, preventing more light from reaching the sensor.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed is how long the shutter remains open. It is measured in seconds or fractions of a second. Shutter speed can range from several hours to fractions of a second. The longer the shutter remains open, the more light hits the sensor and the brighter the photo will be. On the other hand, the less time the shutter remains open, the less light reaches the sensor and the darker the photo will be.

Impact on photography

Shutter speed not only affects exposure, but also how motion appears in the photo. Fast shutter speeds can freeze motion, while slow shutter speeds can create a motion blur effect.

Shutter and aperture

The shutter and aperture are the two main controls a camera has over the amount of light hitting the sensor. While the shutter controls how long light hits the sensor, the aperture controls how much light hits the sensor. Both work together to determine the exposure of the photo.

Conclusion

Understanding what the shutter is and how it works is essential for any beginning photographer. Mastering shutter control can help you take better exposed photos and create cool effects with motion.

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