When the shutter opens, it exposes light from the exterior allowing a picture to be taken. The length of time that the shutter remains open is termed the shutter speed.

If you look at modern digital cameras, shutter speed is measured in seconds – or in most cases fractions of seconds. The bigger the denominator the faster the speed (e.g 1/1000 is much faster than 1/30).

How do you select the correct shutter speed when taking photos?

1. Simply set the camera to automatic mode and take the picture. The cameras in-built auto exposure settings will take care of the shutter speed settings for you.
2. Set the camera to manual settings. Use a slow shutter speed (1/60 or lower) if wanting to show some blur in the picture to display speed in the subject.

3.Use a fast shutter speed (1/125 or higher) if you need to capture a fast moving subject

My own examples: