Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] What is the Sunny 16 rules reapplied to ambient light conditions indoors???
From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: 24 Sep 2001 13:50:15 -0700

On Mon, 24 September 2001, "Wang, Albert" wrote:

> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> How do I modify the Sunny 16 rules for shooting images in indoor conditions
> such as a well-lit room in the afternoon versus the evening or dark night?
> or a museum which is under low light conditions? Thanks for your
> suggestions?
> 
> I don't have a light meter yet but will be getting one fairly soon :)
> 
> sincerely,
> Alfie
> 

Alfie, this is where a light meter is a big help.  There are WAY too many variables invoved in exising interior lighting to make reasonable guesses.  You'll waste much more time and $$ in poorly-exposed film than you'd spend buying an inexpensive light meter.
 

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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