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Photography Calculators

Welcome to our Photography Calculators page! These handy tools help photographers quickly and accurately make essential calculations for capturing the perfect shot.

Easily calculate exposure settings, depth of field, hyperfocal distance, and much more. Just select your calculator, enter your data, and instantly receive precise results.

Spend less time on technicalities and more time behind the lens creating beautiful images!






Exposure Compensation

2.0 stops

Increase exposure by this amount to compensate for light loss from the bellows extension.

About Bellows Factor

When using bellows or extension tubes for macro photography, you need to increase exposure to compensate for light loss. The amount of compensation depends on the ratio of extension to focal length.

Quick Reference
Magnification Extension Ratio Compensation
1:2 0.5x 1.5 stops
1:1 1x 2 stops
2:1 2x 3 stops

Use these calculators to help determine optimal camera settings for your shots.