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Shutter speed effects
Shutter speed can be used creatively to create special effects in photos.
To freeze action, use a fast shutter speed.
Exposure Time 1/121 sec Aperture f/4.3
To capture the feeling of movement, use a slow shutter speed.
Exposure Time 1/13 sec Aperture f/4.6
Panning
By tracking a moving subject, called panning, the subject stays in focus while the background is blurred. Panning requires practice. Make sure to lock focus on the subject. If your camera has a continuous mode or Panning Image Stabilization mode, use either or both.
Fully automatic options
If you can't manually control shutter speed:
- For freeze action - Sports mode
- For motion action - Night scene mode, which uses slow-synch flash (camera support recommended)
