DSLR Shutter in Slow Motion

Using high-speed footage at up to 10,000 frames per second, the Slow Mo Guys show what happens when the shutter release on a DSLR camera is pressed.
A man holding a Canon camera in front of him.

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Afterwards, they explain the process and the disadvantages of a rolling-shutter mechanism. Enjoy watching the approximately seven-minute video:

More videos from the entertaining high-speed recording specialists, the Slow Mo Guys, are available here.

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