Shutter Speed Calculator
Find the optimal shutter speed for sharp photos based on your lens and subject.
Camera & Subject Settings
Recommended Shutter Speed
1/125 - 1/250
For Walking Person
Handheld Limits
Reciprocal Rule1/50
Based on 50mm effective FL
With Stabilization1/6
~3 stops improvement
Motion Control
Freeze Motion1/347
Creative Blur1/17
Panning Shot1/35
Astro Rules
500 Rule (Stars)10s max
300 Rule (Sharper)6s max