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Digicam Glossary

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Shutter Speed

The length of time for which the camera's shutter is released to allow light through the aperture when capturing a photograph. In Auto mode, the camera determines shutter speed for itself, but cameras with Shutter Priority mode can set the speed manually. In full Manual mode, both the shutter speed and aperture can be set at the same time.