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Best Camera Settings for Restaurant Food Photos (Simple Defaults)
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Best Camera Settings for Restaurant Food Photos (Simple Defaults)

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Practical camera settings · · 3 min read

Simple default camera settings for sharp, clean menu photos—without getting lost in technical details.

TL;DR

Keep ISO low (reduce noise). Use a fast shutter to avoid blur (especially handheld). Set white balance to match your light source.

Simple defaults

ISO: as low as possible. Shutter: fast enough to freeze hand shake. White balance: consistent (don’t mix lights).

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