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Lesley Whyte

What is The Reciprocal Rule in Photography?

July 21, 2026

The reciprocal rule in photography states that to capture sharp photos when hand-holding your camera, your shutter speed should be at least 1 over your lens focal length. In other words, to keep your shots sharp, you should use a...