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Re: [OM] Sunny 16?

Subject: Re: [OM] Sunny 16?
From: ClassicVW@xxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 17:02:13 EDT
In a message dated 6/21/99 3:51:43 PM EST, Ogreve@xxxxxxx writes:

<< I've seen the term "sunny 16" various times. Maybe I'm totally ignorant, 
but
 was does it mean exactly?
 
 Does this refer to a reference to a light reading of 1/125th sec. (if memory
 serves me right) at an aperture of 16 on a very sunny day (I think I've read
 this somewhere) ?!? 
 
 If this is way off base, then please could someone explain what it is
 exactly?
 
 Cheers!
 Olafo
  >>
        Olaf,
        "Sunny 16" just refers to a good starting point to figure an 
exposure. Apparently, I assume, this came from the days before there were 
in-camera meters, you had to bring along your meter. If you forgot to bring 
it, you could guesstimate from the sunny 16 rule. You would choose a shutter 
speed equal to the film speed. 
F/16 refers to a bright sunny day. You would then open up the lens as 
conditions (clouds, overcast sky) dictated. The 1/125 at F/16 is OK if your 
film speed is 100 or 125.

        George S.

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