shutter-priority

Also shut·ter-pre·ferred

[shuht-er-prahy-or-i-tee, -awr-]

adjective

Photography.

1. of or relating to a semiautomatic exposure system in which the photographer presets the shutter speed and the camera selects the aperture.

shutter priority

noun

1. photog an automatic exposure system in which the photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera then automatically sets the correct aperture Compare aperture priority

Word History and Origins

Origin of shutter-priority¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

It can operate in fully automatic mode, any of four scene modes, or make use of the Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual modes familiar to more advanced photographers.

From Forbes

The Theta also comes with apps allowing you to control the camera remotely from your smartphone, this feature adds the ability to go beyond automatic mode and select shutter priority or ISO priority options as well as dialling in manual exposure compensation.

From Forbes

The camera offers full manual exposure control as well as aperture and shutter priority modes.

From Forbes

Look for cameras with intelligent/smart Auto functions as well as manual control, aperture priority, and shutter priority.

From Time

Powerful and pocketable, it packs a 12x optical zoom, 720p HD video, aperture and shutter priority modes, and crisp image quality.

From Forbes