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Astrian Light
Depth of field, ND filters, timelapse, star trails, field of view, and more. Transparent formulas — learn while you calculate.
Maximum exposure for pinpoint stars. The 500 Rule is quick; NPF is pixel-precise.
500 Rule
20.8s
500 ÷ (24.00 × 1) = 20.8s
NPF Rule (precise)
No data
We cannot compute it for this body
A phone bins its pixels (48 MP output 12), which shifts NPF by 35 %. We do not have that factor, and a default would be a made-up number. Use the 500 Rule.
Most calculator apps show you a number. We show you the math. Understanding depth of field, the NPF rule, or ND filter stops makes you a better photographer — not just someone pressing buttons.
All calculations run entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server. The camera database covers 200+ models, with sensor specifications taken from manufacturer data sheets.
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Support on Ko-fi (opens in new tab)Astrian Light is in development. If you notice something that doesn't work as expected, we'd appreciate hearing about it at info@astrian.app.
Astrian is in development. If you notice something that doesn't work as expected, we'd appreciate hearing about it at info@astrian.app.