A shutter is a device that allows light to pass for a determined period of time, for the purpose of exposing photographic film or a light-sensitive electronic sensor to light to capture a permanent image of a scene.
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How to troubleshoot “shutter error” message in my Nikon D3000?
The LCD is displaying the following error message: "Shutter error - press shutter release." I have pressed shutter release but the camera still will not work.
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What's the difference between Canon's silent and non-silent shooting?
I'm using a Canon 5D MkIII and I've been exceptionally pleased with the results of the 'new' single/continuous silent shooting functionality.
I'd like to know what the difference between silent and ...
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Why aren't DSLR silent shooting modes enabled by default?
Regarding Canon's silent shooting mode: I have not experienced it personally but people say it is really great for certain situations like weddings, and places where the noise of your camera mirror ...
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What is an easy way to remember the full stop scale?
If you were teaching someone new to photography the full stop scales, is there a better way then flat out memorizing these values? Does anyone have an easy way that they remember the scale? Would it ...
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Why is aperture built into the lens and not the camera? [duplicate]
Maybe this is physically impossible, but I'm curious why cameras have been designed where the aperture is controlled in the lens rather than in the camera like the shutter. Wouldn't building this in ...
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What is a rolling shutter? When do I have to be aware of it?
In answer to another question, Adam Davis writes:
Your camera complicates this by using
a rolling shutter above a given speed
(usually around 1/200. This means that
only a portion of the ...
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What is “Dragging the Shutter”?
Ive heard this term of "dragging the shutter"
and was wondering what it means and why would i use it
Can anyone answer this?
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What is shutter latency in a Phase One medium format camera?
What is shutter latency? The camera I'm using (medium format from Phase One) has the option to set the shutter latency to short or long — what's the difference between the two and when would I use ...
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How can I keep the shutter open until I release with the Panasonic GH3 remote?
I've figured out how to use my new remote shutter release with my new Panasonic GH3 when using a fixed shutter setting, but I don't know how to use it so that the shutter stays open until I take my ...
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Are there downsides to using a high shutter speed when it's not required?
Is there any detrimental effects to using a high shutter speed for let's say a still picture, provided there is abundance of light. Does it produce better pictures or makes them worse?
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What configuration would limit my DSLR's shutter speed to 1/200?
I'm using a T4i with a 100mm f/2.8L (with macro twin flash). In manual mode, I could select any shutter speed down to 1/4000. However, when shooting the DSLR would set it back to 1/200. Does it depend ...
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Do these colored streaks mean that my CF card is bad?
I have been shooting with the same Nikon d700 for about three years (about 200k clicks). I started seeing a streak run across one out of every 250 images (example here: http://wp.me/aRb6L-1lT). So, I ...
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How does dragging the shutter work?
I am reading a photography book which talk about dragging the shutter when a flash is used. It just tell me how to do this trick but doesn't explain why.
Can someone here tell me more about how it ...
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How to change Shutter Speed and Aperture on Canon T2i?
I have a Canon T2i and I am having a hard time figuring out how to change the shutter speed and aperture. I have tried reading the manual but it seems to be a little unclear. Can someone please point ...
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Olympus Pen Lite - EPL5 Manual shutter locking
I just bought an Olympus Pen Lite - EPL5 and am having an issue with the manual shutter speed setting (S on the analog control).
Each time I shoot a picture the screen goes black and it sounds like ...
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Too loud shutter sound/mirror slap on Canon 1100D, is it just me?
My Canon 1100D is loudest of the all DSLRs in my friends group. I want to know if this is a problem with my camera or all 1100Ds are like this.
I have tested it as following:
Tried different ...
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Nikon D40 and yongnuo yn-560 ii external flash. Slow shutter speed issues
I bought a new flash last week and started using it with my Nikon D40 yesterday. The flash is the yongnuo yn-560 ii.
I had a tough time to photoshoot. I was indoors and shooting on A mode.
Many ...
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What is a remote shutter release?
What is a remote shutter release? In what kind of photo situation would I use a shutter release?
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How can I make slit-scan photographs with a dSLR?
Surfing the web, I stumbled on an iPhone application to make slit-scan images. However, I have no intention of buying a smartphone.
How could one achieve similar results using a dSLR (preferably, but ...
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Can anything be done to reduce the shutter sound on my SLR?
I know there's lots of talk around here about 'noise' levels in photographs, but what about the actual sound that the shutter makes on an SLR? Is there anyway to silence it a bit, or is it just a ...
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Reliable shutter feedback - Prontor contur (PC) or hotshoe
I use gigapan to take panorama photos. I prefer using autofocus even for panoramas. Sometimes (sky or other homogenous area) the camera fails to find the focus and does not take the photo. Gigapan ...
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How does shutter work when shooting videos?
I am a little confused about the concept of shutter speed in video shooting mode. I assume that the "shutter speed" means how fast the shutter would open and close. When this happens, I would hear a ...
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How to tell if a Nikon D7000 is new or not
I hoped that I could depend on the Exif shutter count for D7000, but Nikon support website explained that shutter count is not trustworthy since it may reset by service centers for different reasons ...
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What are shutter actuations?
I was just reading the question How many actuations are "too many actuations"? and trying to figure out what a shutter "actuation" actually is.
The only thing I can guess is that it's the number of ...
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For the same number of shots, does continuous shooting wear out a shutter or other mechanical parts faster than single shots?
Does continuous shooting subject a shutter or other mechanical parts to more wear and tear than single shooting, assuming the same number of shots are taken? In other words, does firing x shots at 4 ...
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Nikon D80 shutter problem
Recently I've experienced a problem with my D80. I press the trigger and the shutter does not activate.
When I half-press the trigger, the camera seems to auto-focus and auto-expose correctly, and ...
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How can I force my D5100's shutter to stay open?
I have a Nikon D5100 and a MC-DC2 remote. I'd like to use the remote to hold the shutter open until I release the button, however I don't see an option for this. Is this something that I can do?
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When does the camera use the mechanical shutter and when does it use the electronic shutter?
I notice that Nikon P510 is having a 'Electronically controlled mechanical and CMOS electronic' shutter. So, I was wondering when will the camera use the mechanical shutter and when will it use the ...
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How do I find a semi-professional camera able to open the shutter for long exposure (night shots)?
How can I find which semi-professional camera has the resource to open the shutter for long exposure, with the purpose to take night shots?
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Are these images symptomatic of shutter failure?
This is a burst sequence taken with a Canon 1D Mark II N in high-speed mode (8fps). You can see the bright line down the center and the dark area in the upper-right. I have several other sequences ...
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what does shutter “off” do?
When shooting video what is actually happening when the shutter is "off"?
I know that it reduces strobe effect, but I'm not sure what is actually happening or how a camera can operate without a ...
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Why does my camera make a whirring noise during a long exposure?
I have a Sony Alpha a55.
When I take a long exposure photo, while the shutter is open, the camera makes a whirring sound. What causes this noise and why is it necessary to the camera's operation? ...
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What's the difference between vertical and horizontal shutters?
I've always thought that shutters were composed of two vertical curtains that moved along the sensor in order to expose it (at least for most DSLRs). Recently I've bought a Pentax K1000 that ...
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Does the Sony A77 have a shutter?
I bought the new Sony A77 last month and I am interested to learn about how its translucent mirror technology works but couldn't find enough information on it.
My question is: does it have a shutter? ...
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How much does it cost to replace a DSLR shutter?
I own a Nikon D5000 and I've read in numerous places that the earliest part that fails in a DSLR is the shutter. This is rated to 100,000 actuations, and since there are weeks when I shoot 1000 pics, ...
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How to elimitate light leakage in my Zenit-B SLR?
This question is related to Why is there a strange white spot on all of photos from my Zenit-B SLR?
I found that the problem is in the shutter. When it is cocked left shutter blind looks like that ...
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What are the physical limits of a mechanical shutter?
I've recently found myself shooting a lot of photos on the maximum speed that my camera (a Canon 600D) allows (1/4000). This is quite extreme when thinking about mechanical movements, so I assumed ...
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Is there a resource showing Mechanical vs. Non-Mechanical shutter cameras?
I am looking for digital cameras to use for a webcam project.
After learning first-hand about shutter-actuation limits I am now looking for some sort of reference that shows what cameras have ...
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What is Quiet mode on a DSLR?
I've heard that some newer DSLRs have a "Quiet" mode that reduces the noise the camera makes when you take a picture (as mentioned in answers to some questions) How does it work? Are there any ...
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What does “pop & drag” mean in low light photography?
I came cross this term "Pop & Drag" being used in low light setting. What does that mean?
Is it the same as term as "dragging the shutter"?
Can anyone please show some examples of "Pop & ...
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In what way does shutter speed affect a photo?
Is there a rule like "the lower the speed the better quality?"
I tried taking at different speeds but couldn't understand the difference.
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How do I set my Canon 5D Mark ll shutter release back to operating with one click?
A guide set my Canon 5D Mark ll to require 2 clicks before the shutter releases so it wouldn't shake while shutter open. How do I get it back to 1 click?
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How do I use a wireless shutter release?
I just bought a wireless shutter release and came with instructions that are so brief as to make them not helpful at all. Can anyone write something with detailed instructions how to use this? ...
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Why is there a mechanical shutter in a digital camera?
I understand that in a camera the diameter of shutter opening — the aperture — controls how much light comes in, and this affects the resulting exposure.
But I don't understand why, in a digital ...
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Where can I find a video clip of a mechanical FP shutter in operation?
I am about to give a presentation on the basics of exposure for the newcomers in our photo club. When talking about the shutter, I'd like to show the actual operation of the mechanism. There are a few ...
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Why don't they make all DSLRs with an electronic shutter?
Why don't they make all DSLRs with an electronic shutter? Is it technically possible?
Surely this would allow easier syncing with flashes (rather than the usual 1/200s or 1/250s max).
I could even ...
