What is shutter speed?: try it yourself

1. Water Tap Test

Photograph a running tap at 1/30s (blurry) vs. 1/1000s (frozen).

2. Hand Motion

Wave your hand slowly; capture it sharp and blurred using different speeds.

3. Pendulum Shot

Hang a spoon on string; photograph swing at slow vs. fast shutter.

4. Camera Shake

Take handheld shots at 1/15s, 1/60s, 1/250s; see when blur disappears.

5. Creative Blur

Spin in a chair and take a self-portrait at 1/15s; embrace motion blur.