For bright sunlight set the apeature at f/16 with shutter speed set at 1/ASA. If you are using a flash set the flash to two stops larger, f/8 because using a flash outdoors means it’s less effective because there is nothing from which the flash will be reflected.
Condition |
Aperture value |
Cloudless, snowy day |
f/22 |
Bright Full Sun |
f/16 |
Hazy Full Sun (LA, New Delhi) |
f/13 |
Midday, light clouds |
f/11 |
Midday, mostly cloudy, or subject in the shadows |
f/8 |
Overcast |
f/5.6 |
PNW/Great Britain heavy overcast |
f/4 |
Sunset/Sunrise |
f/2.8 |
Blue Hour Photos |
f/2 |
Times Square/Las Vegas Strip at Night |
f/1.4 |
Dimly Lit Bar |
f/0.7 |
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