Not sure which settings fit what you want to shoot? Describe your situation, from a backlit portrait to indoor sports, and you get a concrete starting point for aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
Why?
Camera Settings Advisor: how it works
The Camera Settings Advisor takes your shooting situation and turns it into concrete camera settings you can use straight away. Describe the light, your subject and any constraints, and you get aperture, shutter speed and ISO back. Use it when you are heading into an unfamiliar situation and want a solid starting point instead of guessing.
How the advisor arrives at its recommendations
The tool maps your description to the exposure combinations that work in that situation. Mention that you are shooting a fast-moving subject in overcast daylight without flash, and it returns a shutter speed fast enough to freeze motion alongside an ISO that keeps noise manageable.
Think of the output as a calibrated first guess, not a final answer. You still adjust based on what you see in the viewfinder or on the rear screen, because your lens, your camera body and your creative choices all play a role.
When this saves you time on a shoot
Every time you walk into an unfamiliar location, you would normally fire a series of test shots before landing on the right exposure. The advisor shortens that process. It is useful for low-light venues you have never shot in before, outdoor macro work with shifting cloud cover, or any situation where the light is tricky and time is short.
If you are moving from auto to manual exposure, the tool also helps you build intuition. You can see which settings belong to which conditions and start to understand the reasoning behind each combination.
Frequently asked questions
What shutter speed does the tool recommend for shooting birds in flight on a sunny day?
You will typically get 1/1000s or faster, paired with a moderate aperture and the lowest ISO the light allows. The exact values shift depending on how much detail you include in your description.
Can I use the recommended settings for video as well as stills?
The exposure principles carry over, but video adds the 180-degree shutter rule, which means your shutter speed should sit around twice your frame rate. Mention that you are shooting video in your description to get more relevant output.
What if the tool gives me settings that my lens cannot reach?
Treat the recommendation as a target and adapt to your gear. If the suggested aperture is wider than your lens allows, compensate by raising ISO or slowing the shutter speed, depending on whether your subject is moving.