Was wondering how many of you make use of the rule? I was doing a critique and mention the rule, got a question back on what was it. Probably will make for an interesting discussion.

 

For a sunny day (no pollution) at full strength with a front lit subject, the exposure will be f/16 and shutter speed will be the closest number to the ISO. It works. From there you can interpolate as needed for any combination needed.

 

Some of the cameras I used did not have a meter, Leica M2,3 &4 so it was the best way for getting the exposure. After a while you start figuring what to do for slightly cloudy, heavy cloudy etc. One thing to note is a variation with latitudes extremes, will make slight difference.

 

With the sophistication in meters today, don't think many will even consider but I feel its good to know. Does help to understand exposure.

 

al

I never had a camera with AE until I went digital. I always shot print film or transparency. Print film of choice was Tri-X asa/iso 400, and I always used the Sunny-16 rule with my Nikon F and Leica M3 (there was quite a bit of exposure latitude with Tri-X). Kodachrome 25 was my preferred color medium, and I used the Sunny-16, and also bracketed. I had a few light-meters that I carried around with me, and I used them, but Sunny-16 and experience usually put me in the ball park. Hardly any of the young shooters today even know what the rule is. Times they are a changing.

Thank you for posting this; greatly appreciated.

 

I love photography and want to improve. I am on a learning journey. Your posting is helpful!

 

I looked at your portfolio, and I think you’re off to a very good start. I really like your cat photos especially. The Canon XSi is a pretty good little camera, especially with good quality lenses attached. Your images appear sharp, well exposed and artistically composed. I am new to 1X.com though I’ve been shooting photos for over 60 years. Al & Fabs administer the Nature Group, and I’ve found them both to be very generous with their knowledge, along with the other members. I hope that we’ll see your posts often. Good luck with your “learning journey” it never ends. Best wishes, Steve

Thank you, Steve, for your encouragement. and kind words The Canon XSi is my very first DSLR and was my only one until a few months ago. I took the plunge and got a Canon 70D. I upgraded my Canon point & shoot to a Canon PowerShot G16. In the process, I passed the torch and gave my previous digital point & shoot to a budding 12 year old. He has a beautiful, natural eye for composition.

 

I appreciate your critique and comments. Looking forward to seeing your postings, as well!

 

You sound like me. My first digital camera after so many years of shooting film was the XSi, I wanted to see if I would like digital. I didn’t like it, I LOVED IT. So I quickly gave my daughter my XSi and 2 zoom lenses, and I purchased the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and quickly acquired a bunch of L-glass (that was back in 2009). I’ve never looked back. Do I miss my film cameras? Sure, but digital allows me to PP all of my own work, and that’s where the creative part comes in.

Yes, my first DSLR was the XSi (and it is still with me). Before digital I had a Canon Rebel SLR. My digital journey started when my brother bought my mother a digital point & shoot for Mother's Day. What a gift it was for her and for me. The experience opened up a whole new world of possibilities.

 

I haven't looked back to the days before digital. Some day I will grow into a full-frame like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II (or III or ??). I am making sure that when I purchase a new lens that I stay with the EF series so that I can use them with a full frame. I love the "L" series; my most favorite lens is the 100mm USM IS EF-L macro.