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Taking Pictures
Setting the Exposure
Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of
shutter speed and aperture value. There are many correct combinations
of shutter speed and aperture value for a particular subject. Different
combinations produce different effects.
By changing the shutter speed, you can manipulate how time is
expressed in the pictures you create. Unlike with your own naked eyes,
in a picture you can capture a fraction of a moment or a whole period of
time, creating different effects.
Use the b (Shutter Priority) mode.
Using slower shutter speed
If the subject is moving, the image will be
blurred because the shutter is open longer.
It is possible to enhance the effect of motion
(rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) by intentionally
using a slower shutter speed.
Using faster shutter speed
Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow
freezing the action of a moving subject.
A faster shutter speed also helps to prevent
camera shake.
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Effect of Shutter Speed