Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shutter-release
noun
/ˈʃʌtər rɪˈliːs/
Definition
A shutter-release is a mechanism on a camera that opens and closes the camera’s shutter to allow light to enter and capture an image.
Examples
- She pressed the shutter-release to capture the moment.
- Using a remote shutter-release allows photographers to avoid camera shake.
- The shutter-release button is usually located on the top of the camera.
Meaning
The term refers to the part of a camera that controls the exposure time by activating the shutter.
Synonyms
- shutter button
- release button
- camera trigger
