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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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 “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?
