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Shutter Speeds and F Stops

 

 

 

Shutter speeds and F Stops can be a bit daunting at first. So here are a few simple rules.

91. To catch a subject in motion and avoid blurring the image, use a fast shutter speed (one with a high number).

92. To catch a subject in motion and blur the image, use a slow shutter speed. That is one with a low number.

93. Using a slow shutter speed on static images will also provide a greater depth of field.

94. Bigger F stops will give a greater depth of field (i.e. Even subjects in the distance will appear in focus).

95. Smaller F stops allow you to home in on the main subject and focus on the subject in the foreground.

 


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