shutter speed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shutter speed
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“You’re going to want to keep your shutter speed pretty low and focus mainly on ISO,” the user said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
At the next drugstore, Faryar came out with Kodak film in yellow boxes, showed Diltz the instructions on the back, how to set the shutter speed.
From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
I achieved this shot by using an incredibly slow shutter speed while panning my camera exactly in tune with his movement - not an easy technique to achieve such a sharp and clearly recognisable face.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2022
Note the shutter speed on the easy-to-read top display.
From The Verge ● Sep. 9, 2022
Fadi had suggested using a fast shutter speed to freeze the action as it came into view.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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