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shutter speed

American  

noun

Photography.
  1. speed.


Etymology

Origin of shutter speed

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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“You basically want to have the shutter speed as short as you can get away with, but capturing enough light,” Norris explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

He adopted a heavy, tripod-mounted 8x10 Deardorff camera, with a slow shutter speed and shallow depth of field, whose seeming inconveniences introduced a new rigor.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 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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