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L7-03. Shutter Speed Of A Camera
Purpose
To measure the shutter speed of a camera.
Equipment
Laser and photocell timer with external cell attachment, camera on mount.
Setup Time
5 minutes.
Images
Description
The laser beam is aligned with the photocell in the black aluminum cylinder, which is connected to a timer with large display. The camera is mounted on an optical post with the standard camera thread on one end, and positioned so that the laser beam will reach the photocell when the shutter is open. Reset the counter and cock the camera, and timer will measure the shutter opening time when the "picture is taken." Bring your own camera or have students bring theirs to check the calibration of the shutter speed.
References
(PIRA unknown.)See Demonstration Reference File for further information.
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See pagesl1. light sources & light rays
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See pagesl2. plane mirrors
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See pagesl3. curved mirrors
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See pagesl4. refraction
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See pagesl5. total internal reflection
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See pagesl6. lenses
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See pagesl7. optical instruments
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See pagesl1. light sources & light rays
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See pagesl2. plane mirrors
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See pagesl3. curved mirrors
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See pagesl4. refraction
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See pagesl5. total internal reflection
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See pagesl6. lenses
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See pagesl7. optical instruments