Shutter after Stop Change
Each additional stop doubles exposure time at a fixed aperture and scene.
Shutter after Stop Change
Exposure · 2 inputs
How to use this calculator
- Enter initial time in s.
- Enter more exposure in stops.
- Select Calculate and keep the output unit with the answer.
Before you use the answer
Keep capture settings, physical dimensions and delivery requirements in separate columns of the job notes. A mathematically equivalent setting may change motion blur, depth of field or noise. Check an actual frame before committing an entire session to a numerical estimate.
Positive values lengthen the exposure. Motion blur and clipping may constrain the usable setting.
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Why might a result be approximate?
Measurement uncertainty, ideal-model assumptions and floating-point rounding can all matter. Displaying more digits does not improve the original measurement.
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