Photography tools

Compare lenses, plan a shot, or see how camera settings change a photo.

Plan your photo

Start with the lens, focus, exposure, lighting, or camera distance you need to work out.

Will my subject be in focus? Depth of field calculator Calculate the near and far focus limits, then explore depth of field and background blur in 3D. Explore focus and blur β†’ Where should the lights go? Portrait lighting studio Try Rembrandt, loop, butterfly, and split lighting, then download your setup diagram. Try portrait lighting β†’ What do camera settings change? Exposure triangle explorer See how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO change brightness, blur, and noise. Try camera settings β†’ Which lens fits my space? Portrait lens planner Compare portrait focal lengths and shooting distances against your available space. Find a lens that fits β†’ How much will the lens show? Focal length comparison Compare focal lengths and field of view without moving the camera. Compare focal lengths β†’ What is the equivalent lens? Crop factor calculator Find equivalent focal lengths across full frame, APS-C, and Micro Four Thirds. Compare sensor formats β†’

Explore light

See how flash distance and exposure compensation change a photo.

How do flash and room light mix? Flash & ambient light Move a flash and balance its light with the existing light in the scene. Should this photo be brighter or darker? Exposure compensation Adjust exposure compensation for snow, dark subjects, backlighting, and bright spotlights.
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