Germany, April 2024, Title: Who is coming?, Artist and model: Ursula Preiss

How do I achieve motion blur with my camera?

To achieve motion blur with your camera, you can increase the exposure time. Motion blur occurs when the subject moves during the exposure time, making it appear blurry or hazy in the image. Here are the steps to achieve motion blur:

Select manual mode: Set your camera to manual mode (M) so you can control the shutter speed yourself.

Select slower shutter speed: Choose a longer exposure time. The longer the exposure time, the stronger the effect of motion blur. A good starting point is an exposure time of around 1/30 of a second or longer.

Use a tripod (optional): Camera shake can occur with longer exposure times, which can lead to unwanted blurring. Use a tripod to keep the camera stable.

Photographing moving objects: Point your camera at a moving object, such as flowing water, passing cars, people or animals, to capture the motion blur.

Take test shots: Take a few test shots and check the result. If the motion blur is too strong or too weak, adjust the exposure time accordingly.

Experiment with the exposure time: Depending on the speed of the movement and the desired effect, you can vary the exposure time. For faster movements, you usually need shorter exposure times to achieve motion blur.

Adjust the ISO settings: If the image becomes too bright or too dark, you can adjust the ISO settings to correct the exposure while maintaining the desired shutter speed.

By following these steps and experimenting, you can create motion blur with your camera and achieve interesting, artistic effects.

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