Shutter

- device used to block the path of light

passing through the lens and exposing the
sensitized material.
TYPES OF CAMERA
SHUTTER
Early Pivoted Camera
Shutter
-early 1860’s
-it is a simple plate which attaches to the front of
the lens
-moved manually by the photographer
 Flap Shutter

-are hinged & placed in front of the lens and operated

manually.
-the sprint can be tightened to allow the flap to close
more quickly & allow less light into camera.
Rotary blade
shutters

-as the plate rotates, light briefly enters the

camera as the aperture passes in front of it.
Guillotine Shutter or
Drop shutter

-consists of either 1 or 2 plates that more across

the lens in vertical direction.
-are powered by either a spring/ by gravity
 Diaphragm Shutter or Leaf
Shutter

-consists of 2 or more blades that covers the lens of the

camera
-the blades slide over each other in a way which creates a
circular aperture which enlarges as quickly as possible.
 Focal Plane Shutter

- located near the focal place or the sensitized

material.
- Its action starts on one side and closes on the
opposite sides.
SPEED
SHUTT
ER

-its control the duration between the opening and the

closing of the shutter.
Slow Speed Shutter

-can create blurring effect

- speeds need good camera support, like a tripod.
Fast Speed
Shutter

-freezes action
Aperture and shutter settings work together.

The longer the shutter speed is left open the

brighter your image will be.
 Leaf Shutter

often called an iris or diaphragm shutter,

Plane shutter-sports
Leaf shutter- selfies
1/2 1/10 1/30 1/400