Running child at 1/1000 s — fast movement frozen
The same run at a very fast shutter speed.
Camera
Not specified
Lens
Not specified
Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Shutter speed
1/1000 s
ISO
400
Focus
Continuous AF
White balance
Daylight
Flash
Not used
Tripod
Not used
Why does this photo look like this?
1/1000 s freezes running, jumping and most sport. The price is light: the camera needs a brighter scene, a wider aperture or a higher ISO.
Look at this
Everything is crisp, right down to the grass. The picture feels stopped in time rather than moving.
What would change with different settings
If the picture comes out too dark at this speed, open the aperture first, then raise the ISO.
Shutter speed comparison
A running child at four different shutter speeds.
Demo imageRunning child at 1/30 s — motion blur
Motion blur
1/30 s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
Demo imageRunning child at 1/125 s — less motion blur
Less motion blur
1/125 s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
Demo imageRunning child at 1/500 s — movement mostly frozen
Movement mostly frozen
1/500 s · f/5.6 · ISO 200
Demo imageRunning child at 1/1000 s — fast movement frozen
Fast movement frozen
1/1000 s · f/5.6 · ISO 400
What changed
Only the shutter speed changed: 1/30 s → 1/125 s → 1/500 s → 1/1000 s.
What stayed the same
Same child, same distance, same framing, same daylight. ISO was allowed to rise so every frame stays equally bright.
What happens if you change the settings?
1/1000 s · f/5.6 · ISO 400
Always check your exposure and adjust settings according to the actual lighting and movement.
These are starting settings, not universal rules.
Always check your exposure and adjust settings according to the actual lighting and movement.