Motion Blur Shutter Speed Calculator
Freezing a fast subject or deliberately blurring it both come down to shutter speed, and the right value depends on how fast the subject moves, how far away it is, and whether it crosses the frame or moves toward you. This calculator estimates the shutter speed needed to freeze a moving subject so its blur stays within an acceptable amount at your resolution. Enter the subject speed, its distance, your focal length, and sensor, and choose whether it moves across the frame or at an angle, since sideways motion blurs far more than motion toward the camera. It returns the shutter speed to freeze the action and a slower speed for a pleasing motion blur or panning shot. This helps with sports, wildlife, cars, and running water. Every calculation runs in your browser with nothing sent to a server.
How to use Motion Blur Shutter Speed Calculator
- Enter the subject speed.
- Enter its distance from the camera.
- Select the direction of movement across the frame.
- Read the shutter speed to freeze or blur the subject.
Frequently asked questions
How does it pick a shutter speed for motion?
It uses the subject speed, its distance from the camera, and its direction across the frame to estimate the shutter speed that freezes it or gives a chosen amount of blur.
Why does direction of movement matter?
Motion across the frame blurs far more than motion toward the camera, so a subject crossing your view needs a faster shutter than one moving straight at you.
Can it help with panning?
Yes, for intentional blur it can suggest a slower shutter suited to panning, where you track the subject to blur the background while keeping the subject sharp.
What is Motion Blur Shutter Speed Calculator?
Freezing a fast subject or deliberately blurring it both come down to shutter speed, and the right value depends on how fast the subject moves, how far away it is, and whether it crosses the frame or moves toward you. This calculator estimates the shutter speed needed to freeze a moving subject so its blur stays within an acceptable amount at your resolution.
Is Motion Blur Shutter Speed Calculator free to use?
Yes. Motion Blur Shutter Speed Calculator is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.
Does Motion Blur Shutter Speed Calculator work in a web browser?
Yes. Motion Blur Shutter Speed Calculator runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.
Is my data private with Motion Blur Shutter Speed Calculator?
Yes. Motion Blur Shutter Speed Calculator runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.
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