Page 50 - Learning How to Photograph with your DSLR Camera 2nd Edition Jan 2021

*In the example in the table above, the Nikon crop factor calculation resulted in 1/75
and 1/750. Since there is not a 1/75 or 1/750 stop, we go to the next full stop, which is
1/80 and 1/800.
A word of caution, these are minimum shutter speeds recommended based on these
calculations. If you can stop down to an even faster shutter speed do so.

Using Shutter Priority to Freeze Motion

With extremely fast shutter speeds little light hits the sensor because the shutter is
open briefly. In contrast, longer shutter speed allows more time for light to hit the
sensor.

For images like sports, a recommended shutter speed of 1/1000 or faster is suggested.

Flying birds are a frequent subject for nature photographers and capturing a bird in
flight needs an appropriate shutter speed to freeze the wings. Slower flapping birds like
herons and egrets you could start with 1/1000-1/2000 or faster to freeze the wings.
Faster flappers you are likely going to need about 1/2000 or faster.

Hummingbird wings are
frozen around 1/4000 or
faster.

To freeze motion, use the
fastest shutter speed that
will result in a good
exposure, and keep in
mind, minimum shutter
speeds are a starting point.

Sticking the Landing at f/6.4, 1/3200

Shutter Priority to Show Motion/Long Exposures

Slower shutter speeds are used to show motion blur, like car taillights at night. It is also
used in long exposures to smooth ocean waters and skies, or for low light situations like
night scenes.

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