Minimum Shutter Speed Calculator

Calculate the minimum handheld shutter speed to avoid camera shake based on focal length and stabilization.

Linear measurement.
mm
Enter crop factor value.
x
Enter stabilization stops value.
stops
Enter hand steadiness (1=shaky, 2=normal, 3=steady) value.
level

Results

Minimum Shutter Speed:
Calculated minimum shutter speed value.
-1/x sec
With Stabilization:
Calculated with stabilization value.
-1/x sec
Safe Shutter (2x margin):
Calculated safe shutter (2x margin) value.
-1/x sec
Classic Reciprocal Rule:
Calculated classic reciprocal rule value.
-1/x sec
Reference: Industry Standards.