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Shutter (photography)
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In photography, a shutter is a device that allows light to pass for a determined period, exposing photographic film or a photosensitive digital sensor to light in order to capture a permanent image of
An early (1875) rapid acting shutter by A. A. Pearson of Leeds
An early (1875) rapid acting shutter by A. A. Pearson of Leeds
A focal-plane shutter. The plastic curtains travel vertically.
A focal-plane shutter. The plastic curtains travel vertically.
One diaphragm shutter opening over another in an Akarex camera
One diaphragm shutter opening over another in an Akarex camera
Dial-set three-leaf Compur shutter, partially open.
Dial-set three-leaf Compur shutter, partially open.
Focal-plane shutter
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In camera design, a focal-plane shutter is a type of photographic shutter that is positioned immediately in front of the focal plane of the camera, that is, right in front of the photographic film or
Shutter (photography)
…more rarely immediately behind (behind-the-lens shutter) or, even more rarely, in front of a lens, and shut off the beam of light where it is narrow. Focal-plane shutters are mounted near the focal plane and move to uncover the film or sensor. Behind-the-lens shutters were used in some cameras with limited lens…
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter firing at 1/500 of a second—the gap between the curtains is clearly visible near the bottom.
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter firing at 1/500 of a second—the gap between the curtains is clearly visible near the bottom.
A "leaning" 1920s Dixi race car. The distortion is caused by a shutter wiping downward in the focal plane (upward in the scene).
A "leaning" 1920s Dixi race car. The distortion is caused by a shutter wiping downward in the focal plane (upward in the scene).
Two sections of the frame are exposed differently due to a lightning strike that occurred during the exposure. A similar effect occurs if an electroni
Two sections of the frame are exposed differently due to a lightning strike that occurred during the exposure. A similar effect occurs if an electronic flash is used when the shutter is set faster than X-sync.