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In the previous article about shooting manual on the DSLR, we went over what we\u2019re trying to achieve with exposure. We also covered ground on what aperture means and how it affects photographs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019ll cover the other two aspects that you should be keeping in mind. The interaction between the three elements is what will create the perfect image for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shutter Speed: <\/span><\/h4>\n

In the exposure paragraph I told you that the shutter curtain opens and exposes the sensor, then it closes to shut the light out again. The length of time the shutter remains open is the shutter speed. A faster shutter speed means that the shutter opens and closes quickly. <\/span><\/p>\n

A shutter speed of 1\/8000 means that the shutter stays open for 1\/8000th of a second. That\u2019s an incredibly quick shutter speed, and it allows you to capture action shots. I.e. if you wanted to photograph a hummingbird, the fast shutter speed would capture an individual flap of the wings clearly instead of blurring the wings.<\/span><\/p>\n

High shutter speed produces crisp, blur-free images, but requires a lot of light to get the exposure correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n

A shutter speed of 30 seconds, on the other hand, is extremely slow and requires a tripod. Any slight movement would blur the image you\u2019re capturing with such a slow shutter speed. Slow shutter is typically used in night-time photography and can capture things like light trails on a highway or the night-time sky when paired with the correct ISO and aperture. <\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re shooting handheld (without a tripod), the minimum shutter speed should be around 1\/30 to still get a crisp image. Anything lower introduces a greater chance of blurring due to any slight movement.<\/span><\/p>\n