[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Camera

exposure time

How long the sensor is exposed.

Also known as: shutter time

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

exposure time — How long the sensor is exposed.

This camera term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: moiré blur.

Related Technical Terms

blur
Loss of sharpness, desired for bokeh. Camera
moiré
A wavy artifact from repeating patterns. Camera
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