Have you ever tried to convert video footage of a fast moving car into a still photograph? Did it turn out as nothing but a blur? That's because you did not properly adjust the shutter speed of your camcorder. In order to use your camcorder to take quality photographs, you need to understand how shutter speed works and appropriately adjust it to your photographic needs.
Instructions
1. Understand what shutter speed is. Shutter speed is a photography term referring to the amount of time it takes for the camera's shutter to open and close. Shutter speed is typically referred to as a fraction, such as 1/60 of a second.
2. Shutter speed determines the amount of light that comes into your camera. The longer the shutter is open, the more of your subject that will be recorded.
3. Override your camcorder's shutter speed. Most camcorders automatically use a manual shutter speed setting. This setting is typically in the 1/60 to 1/250 of a second range. In most situations this will work fine. However, in some settings you will need to override the camcorder's manual setting.
4. Get into the menu. Start by getting into the Menu function of your camcorder. Typically there will be a button labeled "Menu".
5. Find the shutter speed. Once into the Menu function, scan the options for one that either reads "Shutter Speed" or "Settings". Once you find the shutter speed option, push select.
6. Adjust your shutter speed as needed. Remember, the faster the shutter speed the less light that will enter your camera and the slower the shutter speed the more light will enter your camera.
7. Start filming. After capturing the video footage you can now convert the film into quality stills.
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