shutter
A shutter is a part of a camera that opens and closes very quickly to let light reach the sensor or film. It determines how long the camera 'sees' the image to take a photo.
Examples
3 of 5The camera shutter makes a clicking sound when you take a photo.
The camera shutter makes a clicking sound when you take a photo.
The artist adjusted the shutter to capture the light perfectly.
The artist adjusted the shutter to capture the light perfectly.
My shutter is broken, so I can't take any pictures today.
My shutter is broken, so I can't take any pictures today.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'SHUT' in shutter. It 'shuts' the light out of the camera after the photo is done.
Quick Quiz
To take a picture, you must press the ______ button on the camera.
Correct!
The correct answer is: shutter
Examples
The camera shutter makes a clicking sound when you take a photo.
everydayThe camera shutter makes a clicking sound when you take a photo.
The artist adjusted the shutter to capture the light perfectly.
formalThe artist adjusted the shutter to capture the light perfectly.
My shutter is broken, so I can't take any pictures today.
informalMy shutter is broken, so I can't take any pictures today.
In photography theory, the shutter controls the duration of exposure.
academicIn photography theory, the shutter controls the duration of exposure.
The studio requires cameras with a fast shutter for the fashion shoot.
businessThe studio requires cameras with a fast shutter for the fashion shoot.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
shutter speed
shutter speed
press the shutter
press the shutter
shutter release button
shutter release button
Often Confused With
Shudder means to shake from fear or cold, while shutter is a camera part or window cover.
A window shutter covers a window, while a camera shutter controls light in photography.
Usage Notes
In the context of art and photography, 'shutter' almost always refers to the mechanical or electronic part of the camera. Use 'shutter speed' when talking about how fast a photo is taken.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the spelling with 'shudder'. Also, remember that 'shutter' is a countable noun.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'SHUT' in shutter. It 'shuts' the light out of the camera after the photo is done.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle English word 'shutter', meaning 'one who shuts' or a lid/cover.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
To take a picture, you must press the ______ button on the camera.
Correct!
The correct answer is: shutter
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