Shutter Speed.

TaurusDevil

Hi, I just bought a 70-300mm zoom lense. What's the correct shutter speed for when zoomed in? I've read 300.

273K

Correct shutter speed is one that gives you the correct exposure without any blur/camera shake. For handheld at 300mm 1/300 should be okay. can go lower if you're using a tripod, higher if your subject's moving.

TaurusDevil

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm an amateur hobbyist, i've got no idea about this stuff!

spannersatcx

There is a so called rule of thumb, Minimum Shutter Speed (sec) = 1/Focal Length (mm), you also have to factor in if you have a crop sensor, so 300mm on a 1.6 is 480. This is just a general guide, I have to up the speed due to weight of lense and my lack of ability to hold the camera still!

shotokan101

Dont forget that a 300mm is more like a 450mm if using a crop body so 1/500th is more appropriate unless your body or lens has stabilisation - if it has then you can usually knock that down by a couple of f-stops

TaurusDevil

I'm finding i'm getting a lot of hand shake. Obviously a tripod would stop that.

shotokan101

What body and lens?

shotokan101

...and what will you be shooting at max zoom?

TaurusDevil

Birds, buildings etc

shotokan101

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