Shutter speed chart
Standard shutter speeds in stops, from long exposures to fast action.
Each step doubles or halves the exposure time - one stop of light. Faster speeds freeze motion; slower speeds blur it.
| Shutter speed | Seconds |
|---|---|
| 30 s | 30 |
| 15 s | 15 |
| 8 s | 8 |
| 4 s | 4 |
| 2 s | 2 |
| 1 s | 1 |
| 1/2 s | 0.5 |
| 1/4 s | 0.25 |
| 1/8 s | 0.125 |
| 1/15 s | 0.067 |
| 1/30 s | 0.033 |
| 1/60 s | 0.017 |
| 1/125 s | 0.008 |
| 1/250 s | 0.004 |
| 1/500 s | 0.002 |
| 1/1000 s | 0.001 |
| 1/2000 s | 0.0005 |
| 1/4000 s | 0.0003 |