The Aesthetic Appeal of Camera Shutter Sounds

The Aesthetic Appeal of Camera Shutter Sounds


Have you ever given any thought to the sound of the camera
shutter?


I don't mean the loudness of the shutter, like during weddings or
events . . . I mean the actual quality of the shutter sound. Is
it important to you how the shutter sounds? I've realized since I
started shooting with Sony cameras that I don't enjoy the sound
of Sony shutters. This is admittedly a minor quibble -- Sony
makes amazing cameras and the image quality and reliability are
obviously the primary concerns -- but you hear the sound of the
shutter hundreds or thousands of times per session. I've
recognized that for me, the sound of the shutter is an important
part of the aesthetic experience of photography. In this episode
we compare the sounds of modern digital camera shutters to old
vintage film cameras from the 1950s to the 1980s.


NOTE: This episode contains no paid endorsements or sponsorships
from camera companies.