Photography Settings Cheat Sheet

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Exposure Triangle

Setting Effect Values
Aperture (f-stop) Depth of field f/1.4 (wide) to f/22 (narrow)
Shutter Speed Motion blur 1/8000s (fast) to 30s (slow)
ISO Light sensitivity 100 (low noise) to 6400+ (high noise)

Common Scenarios

Scenario Recommended Settings
Portrait f/1.8-2.8, 1/125s+, ISO 100-400
Landscape f/8-16, 1/60s+, ISO 100-200
Sports/Action f/2.8-5.6, 1/500s+, ISO 400-1600
Night Sky f/1.4-2.8, 15-30s, ISO 1600-3200
Indoor f/1.8-4, 1/60s+, ISO 800-1600
💡 Pro Tip: Lower f-number = blurry background. Higher f-number = everything sharp!
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