What does "sunny 16" mean?
Oct 7, 2017 13:13:33 #
speters wrote:
It is also known as the Basic Daylight Exposure (B... (show quote)
- but I prefer sun at least 30 degrees above horizon with no smoke, fog or other atmospheric impediments ......Oct 7, 2017 13:21:56 #
blackest wrote:
moon is about 1/2 a degree in the sky, still quite small for a spot meter.
I tried metering the moon on several occasions. Didn't work. Too much dark around it. Someone pointed out to me that the moon is in full sun and needs that kind of exposure. I finally just began shooting 1/125, f11 and a little bracketing and got a lot of good shots that my meter said were going to be underexposed.
Oct 7, 2017 13:53:31 #
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Oct 7, 2017 14:13:55 #
catchlight..
Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway
Actually...f/16 is for anyone 16 or younger on a very sunny day.
You reduce the number by 1/f stop every 3 years...otherwise the details look absolutely terrible and it makes everything look bad...A 90 year old grandmother is best captured at f/1.2.
...babies can take the full f/22 with no problem but be careful beginning at age 5. ;)
You reduce the number by 1/f stop every 3 years...otherwise the details look absolutely terrible and it makes everything look bad...A 90 year old grandmother is best captured at f/1.2.
...babies can take the full f/22 with no problem but be careful beginning at age 5. ;)
Oct 7, 2017 14:19:30 #
“Sunny 16” is not a rule or an approximation, it is the original definition of ASA (now called ISO). ASA was defined as the reciprocal of the shutter speed that at f/16 yielded the correct exposure on a bright sunny day. I think the original definition specified sea level, latitude, time-of-day and perhaps day of the year (solstice or equinox.) But it is true BY DEFINITION.
Oct 7, 2017 14:30:28 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
CHG_CANON wrote:
DJO - did you think to use google and see what you'll find?
Did you think to just answer the question?
Yes, we should always try to find the answer on our own. But not everyone does that and they’ll ask here.
Isn’t it easier, and fosters a more positive image for this group, to just answer the qualestion, rather than just come back with a snarky comment?
Oct 7, 2017 15:32:29 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Mobius wrote:
“Sunny 16” is not a rule or an approximation, it is the original definition of ASA (now called ISO). ASA was defined as the reciprocal of the shutter speed that at f/16 yielded the correct exposure on a bright sunny day. I think the original definition specified sea level, latitude, time-of-day and perhaps day of the year (solstice or equinox.) But it is true BY DEFINITION.
Thanks, Mobius! That was something no one has ever mentioned to the best of my knowledge.
Oct 7, 2017 16:01:47 #
kb6kgx wrote:
Did you think to just answer the question?
Yes, we should always try to find the answer on our own. But not everyone does that and they’ll ask here.
Isn’t it easier, and fosters a more positive image for this group, to just answer the qualestion, rather than just come back with a snarky comment?
Yes, we should always try to find the answer on our own. But not everyone does that and they’ll ask here.
Isn’t it easier, and fosters a more positive image for this group, to just answer the qualestion, rather than just come back with a snarky comment?
Oct 7, 2017 16:03:20 #
Oct 7, 2017 16:07:40 #
Reinaldokool wrote:
I tried metering the moon on several occasions. Didn't work. Too much dark around it. Someone pointed out to me that the moon is in full sun and needs that kind of exposure. I finally just began shooting 1/125, f11 and a little bracketing and got a lot of good shots that my meter said were going to be underexposed.
There is also a "looney 11 rule: for the moon.
In lunar photography, the Looney 11 rule (also known as the Looney f/11 rule) is a method of estimating correct exposures without a light meter.
With ISO 100 film / setting in the camera, one sets the aperture to f/11 and the shutter speed to 1/100 or 1/125 second (on some cameras 1/125 second is the available setting nearest to 1/100 second).
As with the F16 rule, it is a close starting point only, but could be right the first time.
Oct 7, 2017 16:11:17 #
Mobius wrote:
“Sunny 16” is not a rule or an approximation, it is the original definition of ASA (now called ISO). ASA was defined as the reciprocal of the shutter speed that at f/16 yielded the correct exposure on a bright sunny day. I think the original definition specified sea level, latitude, time-of-day and perhaps day of the year (solstice or equinox.) But it is true BY DEFINITION.
Can you point to documentation? I haven't been able to find any.
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Oct 7, 2017 16:53:36 #
mas24 wrote:
On another post someone wanted to know what IS and VR meant. He also told that person to Google it. Now this one. I didn't know what GAS meant before I became a member on uhh. But, I guess I could have Googled that also. I suppose one definition would be "fuel for cars, or a stomach disorder."
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Oct 7, 2017 17:12:58 #
Oct 7, 2017 17:38:07 #
People can learn a lot by answering these questions as well as asking. Some members are kind enough to upload cool pictorials, links and some great tangential points.
2-8-8 is great
F/11 for lunar
Sunny 16. Made me realize f stops are much different for film and digital.
Then again light metering was critical for film
Especially because you probably did not have a built in light meter and you can't adjust the iso as easilly.
Good thread thanks
Digital handles it for you.
2-8-8 is great
F/11 for lunar
Sunny 16. Made me realize f stops are much different for film and digital.
Then again light metering was critical for film
Especially because you probably did not have a built in light meter and you can't adjust the iso as easilly.
Good thread thanks
Digital handles it for you.
Oct 7, 2017 17:57:02 #
Indylp wrote:
Maybe he trusts his buddies on the forum he belongs to rather
than random answers he might get on Google
than random answers he might get on Google
Hahaha...mistake.
Just watch.
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