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Creative Shutter Speeds |
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Fast |
Use these shutter speeds to freeze action | |
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faster |
Consider the distance of the subject, the direction and speed the subject is moving in relation to your position, and your lens type and/or focal length. | Rule of thumb: minimum shutter speed of 1/x the focal length for hand holding the camera and avoiding camera shake. Example, if focal length is 100, then minimum shutter speed would be 1/100 or 1/125 as a full stop. |
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1/1000 |
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1/500 |
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1/250 |
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1/125 |
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Slow |
Use these shutter speeds for panning |
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1/60 |
An interesting background is important for panning shots. Without an appropriate background, no panning will result. Begin following the subject before pressing the shutter. Follow the subject with a single smooth motion keeping it in the same spot in your viewfinder. Follow through with the subject after the shutter closes. |
If your lens has it, turn off image stabilization. |
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1/30 |
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1/15 |
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1/8 |
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Very Slow |
Use these shutter speeds to imply motion |
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1/8 |
Stationary objects remain sharp while moving objects will blur, implying motion. Consider the distance of the subject, the direction and speed the subject is moving in relation to your position, and your lens type and/or focal length. |
Use a tripod |
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1/4 |
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1/2 |
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1 |
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slower |
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