Shutter Speed Calculator

SS v1.0
1/125
1/4000 1/250 1/60 1/8 1″ 30″
f/5.6
f/1.0 f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 f/22
ISO 400
100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800
Exposure Value +0.0
Motion Blur Minimal
Freeze Action Excellent
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Shutter Speed Effects

Slow Normal Fast Very Fast
Motion Capture Sharp
Recommended For General
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Formula

EV = log₂(N² / t) − log₂(ISO / 100)

N = f‑number  |  t = shutter time (s)

Shutter speed controls motion & light

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Shutter Speed Guide

  • 1 Fast (1/1000+): Freeze sports, wildlife
  • 2 Medium (1/125-1/500): Everyday photography
  • 3 Slow (1/30-1/4): Creative blur, low light
  • 4 Very Slow (1″+): Light trails, astrophotography