Basilica Cistern Photography Settings: Phone + Camera Cheatsheet

Quick take: Aim for ISO 800–1600, 1/30–1/60s, and steady against rails. Phones: HDR on, Night mode if supported.

Camera Setup

• Aperture f/1.8–2.8; ISO 800–1600; shutter 1/30–1/60s.
• Brace elbows; exhale slowly; fire burst for a sharp frame.

Phone Setup

• HDR and Night mode if available.
• Compose with leading lines of columns; avoid hot spots.

Respect the Flow

• Keep bags compact; don’t block narrow platform lanes.
• Move lane → stop → shoot → yield.

Bottom Line

With steady technique and simple settings, the cistern becomes a photography playground.