Cameras take pictures by quickly opening and shutting the shutter. "1/8000" refers to the number of seconds the shutter takes in opening and closing. This speed is important in determining how much light hits the camera's film or digital sensor. Currently, "1/8000" is one of the quickest shutter speeds for consumer-grade cameras.
Cameras take pictures by quickly opening and shutting the shutter. "1/8000" refers to the number of seconds the shutter takes in opening and closing. This speed is important in determining how much light hits the camera's film or digital sensor. Currently, "1/8000" is one of the quickest shutter speeds for consumer-grade cameras.
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