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Photography Tips - Shutter Speed

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Shutter Speed Situation Guide

Now that you have a good understanding of what the shutter speed is and how to control your camera's shutter speed, you need some guidelines on what shutter speed is needed in different situations. Here are some photography tips for shutter speeds in specific situations. The speeds listed are the needed speeds to freeze the action under normal conditions. If you want to blur the action, decrease the shutter speed. To adjust for a very fast situation, increase the shutter speed.

  • Football - 1/400
  • Baseball/Softball/Hockey - 1/350
  • Kids Running - 1/350
  • People Jumping - 1/250
  • Golf Balls - 1/3200
  • Water Splashing - 1/350

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