what's the difference between fast shutter speed and slow shutter speed?
A fast shutter speed such as 1/400th of a second will produce a series of crisp frames that have a choppy look when played back. A slow shutter speed such as 1/30th of a second, on the other hand, will produce a series of slightly blurred frames that have a smoother look when played back.
4) Fast, Slow and Long Shutter Speeds. Fast shutter speed is typically whatever it takes to freeze action. For me, it is typically above 1/500th of a second for general photography and above 1/1000th of a second for bird photography. NIKON D700 @ 420mm, ISO 450, 1/2000, f/5.6.