camera shutter speed increase?

Question

i own a 7.1 mega pixel camera will reducing the resoloution increase the shutter speed------what else will increase the shutter speed------and which rechargeable batteries to choose(AA)

Answer 1

Reducing the resolution will allow you to store more pictures on your memory card and make it easier to upload them in email. Other than that, there's no other effect on your camera.

There are only two ways to increase the shutter speed on a point & shoot camera.
1. Increase the ISO setting. This will, as so well explained above, let the camera choose larger apertures or faster shutter speeds to get the perfect exposure.
2. Set the camera to it's "action" setting. Most cameras have some sort of action or sports setting. This setting tells the camera to choose the highest possible shutter speed.

If you have a DSLR, you can change the shutterspeed separately, or make the shutter speed the priority when metering.

Here are some shots I recently posted where I set my Nikon D50 to the "sports" or "action" metering mode.
http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/college/football/2007/California-45-Tennessee-31-09-01-2007/DSC_0065_GHYoung.html

As for your second question. Never use "heavy duty" AA batteries as they will always disappoint. Alkaline AA batteries are fine for most electronic devices, but digital cameras drain them very quickly. I'd recommend finding some NiMH rechargeables, along with their dedicated charger. Go for the highest MaH you can as that give you the longest lasting power. I always keep a set in my flash, and at least one extra charged set in my camera bag. There are 15 minute rechargers available that can really make life much easier.

I hope you find this helpful.

Answer 2

The most likely problem is not shutter speed, it is focus speed. When you press the shutter, the camera goes through a focus cycle before releasing the shutter, and that can take way too long. There are a few things you can do to improve this speed. As pointed out above, if you have the ability to set the shutter speed manually, do so. It won't improve focus speed, but there are ways to do that too. The easiest thing to do is manually set the focus range where it needs to be. If you have enough room to work, lock the focus at infinity and the camera will shoot like a DSLR. Your camera may also allow you to focus lock using the auto-focus system. Half-press the shutter at a point where your subject will be, allow the camera to focus, then wait at half-press until the proper moment to complete the shot. This should prevent the camera from trying to focus again.

Answer 3

A larger f-stop or higher ISO will increase the shutter speed. So will brighter light - such as going from shade to direct sunlight.

Correct exposure is a result of the relationship of light, ISO, f-stop, and shutter speed.

ISO is a measure of the sensitivity to light of our sensor or film. The higher the number (100, 200, 400 etc.) the more sensitive our sensor or film.

The f-stop (smaller number, bigger opening) controls how much light is admitted by the lens.

The shutter speed determines how long the light exposes our sensor or film.

Here are some hypothetical examples in bright sunlight:

At ISO 100

f2.8 @ 1,000 sec.
f4 @ 1/500 sec.
f5.6 @ 1/250 sec.
f8 @ 1/125 sec.
f11 @ 1/60 sec.
f16 @ 1/30 sec.

At ISO 200

f2.8 @ 1/2000 sec.
f4 @ 1/1000 sec.
f5.6 @ 1/500 sec.
f8 @ 1/250 sec.
f11 @ 1/125 sec.
f16 @ 1/60 sec.

As you can readily see, since ISO 200 is twice as sensitive to light as ISO 100, our shutter speed becomes twice as fast since less exposure of our sensor or film is needed.

Now lets move into heavy shade that reduces our light by 50% :

At ISO 100

f2.8 @ 1/500 sec.
f4 @ 1/250 sec.
f5.6 @ 1/125 sec.
f8 @ 1/60 sec.
f11 @ 1/30 sec.
f16 @ 1/15 sec.

At ISO 200

f2.8 @ 1/1000 sec.
f4 @ 1/500 sec.
f5.6 @ 1/250 sec.
f8 @ 1/125 sec.
f11 @ 1/60 sec.
f16 @ 1/30 sec.

By reducing our light source by 50% our shutter speeds at both ISO's were reduced by 50%.

Check your Owner's Manual for the correct rechargeable batteries for your camera.

Answer 4

I use the Energizer silver and green rechargeable batteries and they are great, long life and lots of charges. Decreasing the resolution will not decrease the shutter speed. Why do you want to? If you are wanting to stop action then you can set the flash to fire no matter what and use a high ISO like 800 outdoors. It may be a little grainy, you will have to experiment. If your camera does not have aperture or manual settings then shooting with flash is the only way.

Answer 5

Changing the resolution will neither increase nor decrease the shutter speed. If you increase the ASA (also known as ISO), the shutter speed will double as you double the ASA, especially if you have the option to shoot on "aperture priority."
I recommend Li-Ion rechargable batteries. They will outlast alkaline big time.
-HG

P.S. adding more light to a scene will should also increase the shutter speed.

Answer 6

resolution has nothing to do with shutter speed
I use maha 2700 AA batteries
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Answer 7

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