Term - Shutter speed |
| Shutter speed | SWPP Photographic Glossary | Tuesday 4th November 2025 |
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Shutter speedAn action of the shutter that controls the duration of an exposure. The faster the speed the shorter the exposure. Shutter speed settings are given in the fraction of a second. Each setting is half the duration of the preceding one in a constant scale, marked on the shutter speed dial or ring.
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