A hybrid shutter is a system that combines the function of a mechanical and an electronic camera shutter. A classic mechanical shutter uses physical blades that open and close in front of the sensor, thereby controlling the exposure time. Its advantage is that it prevents the deformation of fast-moving objects, but its movement can cause vibrations and has limited speed and lifespan. In contrast, an electronic shutter activates and deactivates the pixels on the sensor itself without any mechanical movement. It is completely silent, vibration-free, and achieves extremely short exposure times; however, with fast movements, it can cause image distortion known as "rolling shutter". The hybrid system takes the best of both worlds. It often functions as a so-called electronic front-curtain shutter, where the exposure begins electronically, i.e., without the movement of the blades, and ends mechanically by closing a physical blade. This combination significantly reduces camera-induced vibrations, which is particularly beneficial during longer exposure times.
