-The shutter is the controller of time.
-It's function is to open for a specific length of time to allow light to strike the film. Then it closes, protecting the film from further exposure
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-Shutter speed effects the blurriness of the photo
Slow Shutter Speed
Blurry
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Fast Shutter Speed
Frozen
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