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 |
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