shutter speed

noun Photography.
speed ( def 5b ).
Origin:
1885–90

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Bracketing means shooting three frames, changing the aperture or shutter speed
  to increase and decrease the amount of light.
Animals appear and disappear quickly, so always be prepared to snap a photo and
  set your camera on a fast shutter speed.
In low light, camera phones slow the shutter speed to let in more light and
  have a longer opportunity to capture movement.
Shutter speed and aperture control how much light reaches the film.
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