Shutter speed makes or breaks a photo. It's the secret behind crisp, sharp images – and the magic of dreamy motion blur. But there are some myths about shutter speeds that you might have heard before, ...

After much teasing, the new Nikon Z9 flagship full-frame mirrorless camera has arrived. Built for speed and durability, it features a blackout-free electronic viewfinder, a newly-developed 45.7MP full ...

Professional photographers need a camera that effortlessly captures their subjects without any interference. On a job, things can happen quickly, leaving little time to react—and just one chance to ...

Last week I talked about aperture, depth of field and how to use them to your advantage. Today is about aperture’s kissing cousin: shutter speed. Like aperture, shutter speed controls the amount of ...

The Sony a9 III's burst rate is astounding, but its global electronic shutter represents an even bigger leap forward. Here are our initial thoughts after testing both it and the new 300mm F2.8 GM lens ...

Everybody seems to be obsessed with the ‘cinematic’ look these days, especially with regard to the 180-degree shutter rule – or for those shooting digital, setting the shutter speed to double that of ...

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