Mar 242007
 

A rule of thumb giving base speed/aperture values to use in manual mode.

Set the shutter speed to 1/(ISO setting).

Set the lens aperture to f/16 in sunny conditions with distinct shadows or …

Aperture Lighting Shadow
f/16 Sunny Distinct
f/11 Slight Overcast Soft around edges
f/8 Overcast Barely visible
f/5.6 Heavy Overcast No shadows
f/4 Sunset