Get to grips with the sunny 16 rule Photography tip 15# of 365 tips and tricks for #photographers

The Sunny 16 Rule is one of the most powerful exposure techniques every beginner photographer should learn. Before digital cameras and built-in light meters, photographers used this simple rule to estimate correct exposure using only available light and weather conditions. The rule states: On a bright sunny day, set your aperture to f/16, and choose a shutter speed that matches your ISO. Examples: * ISO 100 → 1/125 sec * ISO 200 → 1/250 sec * ISO 400 → 1/500 sec Then adjust your aperture according to the light: ☀️ Sunny = f/16 🌤️ Lightly Cloudy = f/11 ☁️ Cloudy = f/8 🌧️ Overcast = f/5.6 🌅 Sunset = f/4 This gives you an excellent starting point for manual exposure. The Sunny 16 Rule is especially useful for: * Film photography * Landscape photography * Street photography * Travel photography * Learning manual mode It helps you understand the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, making it easier to predict exposure in any outdoor condition. If you’re trying to become a better photographer, this is one of the fastest ways to develop exposure confidence. Use the cheat sheet in this video as a quick reference whenever you’re shooting outdoors. Take a test shot, review your histogram, and adjust slightly to suit your creative vision. Follow my 365 Days of Photography Tips and Tricks series for a new tip every day. Visit www.adriandayphotography.com for: * Free photography resources * Camera reviews * Tutorials * Blog articles Thanks for watching, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share.