Sunny f/16 rule
In photography, the sunny f/16 rule is a method to obtain correct exposure without using a light meter.
The basis of the sunny f/16 rule are
1. Set your shutter speed equal to your film speed.
2. Set f stop according to the following table :
|
Aperture |
Lighting Conditions |
Shadow Detail |
|
f/16 |
Sunny |
Distinct |
|
f/11 |
Slight Overcast |
Soft around edges |
|
f/8 |
Overcast |
Barely visible |
|
f/5.6 |
Heavy Overcast |
No shadows |
|
