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