Photography Tools

Free calculators and tools to help you nail your settings in the field. Bookmark them, share them, use them on every shoot.

Exposure & Settings

Exposure Calculator

Input any two of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to get the third value plus equivalent exposures.

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Depth of Field Calculator

Calculate your depth of field, near/far focus limits, and hyperfocal distance for any camera and lens combo.

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Crop Factor Calculator

Find the 35mm equivalent focal length and field of view for any sensor size and lens combination.

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ND Filter Calculator

Calculate your new shutter speed with any ND filter. Essential for long exposure photography.

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Shutter Speed Calculator

Find the minimum shutter speed for sharp handheld photos based on focal length, sensor size, and image stabilization.

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Focal Length / Distance Calculator

Find the shooting distance for any portrait focal length, or the ideal focal length for any distance. Includes perspective compression comparison.

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Flash / Guide Number Calculator

Calculate required flash power for any distance, or find your maximum flash range at any aperture and ISO. Includes presets for common speedlights and strobes.

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Star Trails / 500 Rule Calculator

Calculate max shutter speed before stars trail using the 500 Rule and the more accurate NPF Rule. Includes Milky Way settings recommendations.

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Lens Field of View Comparison

Compare the field of view between two focal lengths side by side. Visual overlay showing exactly how much more or less you see.

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Camera ISO & Noise Guide

Find the maximum usable ISO for your camera. Covers 80+ popular cameras with noise ratings and comparison tools.

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