Free Photography Cheat Sheet — Camera Settings Quick Reference

A free two-page quick reference from WildLenz Fine Art.

Keep the essentials close.

Print this Photography Cheat Sheet for your camera bag or save the PDF to your phone. It brings exposure, camera modes, common shooting scenarios and a composition checklist into one practical reference.

Download the free cheat sheet (PDF)

Free download. No purchase required.

What you’ll find

• The exposure triangle and settings scales
• Camera modes with Canon, Nikon and Sony naming
• Starting points for wildlife, birds in flight, landscapes, portraits, street photography, low light and night skies
• A composition checklist and handheld-sharpness reminder

Use the suggested settings as starting points and adjust for your camera, lens, light and subject movement.

Learn the ideas behind the settings

Download The Art of Photography, our free 21-page field guide, for explanations, diagrams and original WildLenz photographs.

Explore the Field Guide Series

Volume I: The Art of PhotographyVolume II: Understanding the HistogramVolume III: The Art of Colour