Real-Time Data
Dynamic tools that pull live data to help you plan your shoots
Live
NOAA Data
Aurora Tracker
Real-time Kp index, solar wind data, and 3-day forecasts from NOAA. Plan your northern lights photography.
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Kp Index
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Calculators
Night Sky Planner
Star trail calculator, moon phases, Milky Way visibility, meteor showers, and light pollution guide.
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Calculators
Golden Hour Calculator
Precise sunrise, sunset, blue hour, and golden hour times with sun path diagram and shooting tips.
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Calculators
Time-lapse Calculator
Calculate intervals, total frames, video duration, storage needs, and motion blur settings for any scenario.
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Calculators
Depth of Field Calculator
Calculate DOF, hyperfocal distance, and plan focus stacking for landscape, macro, and product photography.
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Common settings at a glance
Portrait (Outdoor)
Mode: Aperture Priority
Aperture: f/1.8 – f/2.8
ISO: 100 – 400
Focus: Single + Eye AF
Landscape
Mode: Aperture Priority
Aperture: f/8 – f/11
ISO: 100 (base)
Focus: Single, 1/3 into scene
Sports / Action
Mode: Shutter Priority
Shutter: 1/500 – 1/2000
ISO: Auto (cap 6400)
Focus: Continuous + Zone
Night / Low Light
Mode: Manual
Aperture: Wide open (f/1.4–2.8)
ISO: 1600 – 6400
Extra: Tripod essential
Street Photography
Mode: Aperture Priority
Aperture: f/5.6 – f/8
ISO: Auto (400–3200)
Focus: Zone / Pre-focus
Aurora / Northern Lights
Aperture: f/1.4 – f/2.8
Shutter: 5 – 25 sec
ISO: 1600 – 6400
Focus: Manual ∞