Basic Daylight Exposure Guide (BDE)

BDE, exposure is relative to the distance from the BDE which remains constant. Computation of exposure is easy, the proper f/stop will be f/16 (sunny 16 rule) when using a film speed approximate to your shutter speed. As an example: Film Speed is 200, your shutter speed will be 1/250 at f/16. Film speed rated at 64, your shutter speed will be 1/60 at f/16. The same would apply to a film speed of 125, your shutter speed will be 1/125. As another example, take the later film speed of 125, and these exposures would be the equivalents: 1/125 @ f/16; 1/250 @ f/11; 1/500@ f/8; 1/2000 @ f/4; 1/60 @ f/22 Scene: Sunlight with a normal subject in the sunlight. Sunlight with a dramatic effect or silhouette effect shooting directly into the sun. Sunlight with bright snow or sand. Sunlight, backlit subject, exposing for the shadows Overcast with weak, hazy light, soft shadows Overcast with normal, cloudy bright light Overcast in heavy or open shade When shooting the Moon for a lunar exposure When shooting skylines at a distance at night When shooting Neon signs or lighted signs When shooting stage shows with bright light When shooting stage shows with average light When shooting Ice shows lit by floodlights When shooting circus shows lit by floodlights When shooting areas like Las Vegas, Times Square, etc. When shooting fireworks displayed on the ground When shooting buildings lit by floodlights, fountains, monuments, etc. When shooting Indoor/Outdoor Christmas Lighting at Night When shooting Churchs, Tungsten lights When shooting plays on school stages and auditoriums When shooting store windows at night When shooting candle-lit close-ups When shooting home interiors at night, brightly lit When shooting home interiors at night, average light When shooting swimming pools, indoors, tungesten lit, above water When shooting fairs and amusement parks at night When shooting baseball, hockey, bowling, etc. When shooting football, baseball, races, etc., at night Exposure: Basic Daylight Exposure (f/16 rule) Basic Daylight Exposure minus two f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure minus one f/stop Basic Daylight Exposure plus two f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus one f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus two f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus three f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure (f/16 rule), open 1/3 stop for 2/3 moon, 1/2 stop for 1/2 moon, 2/3 stop for 1/3 moon Basic Daylight Exposure plus thirteen f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus five f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus five f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus seven f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus six f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus seven f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus six f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus six f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus eleven f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus ten f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus nine f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus nine f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus six f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus ten & 1/2 f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus eight f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus nine & 1/3 f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus eight f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus eight f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus seven f/stops Basic Daylight Exposure plus six f/stops