[Film Photography] SUNNY 16 Rule on TLR: 120 Film Street Photography with no light meter (Hp5+ 400)

Medium format film street photography done on a Seagull TLR camera with no light meter in London using @Ilfordphoto Ilford Hp5+ 400 120 black and white film, developed and scanned at home.

Specifically, this video covers:
01:27 How I shoot on a TLR without a light meter - Sunny 16 Rule
02:24 Theory behind the Sunny 16 Rule
03:11 Modifying the Sunny 16 Rule & practical considerations
05:35 Tip on cross checking your Sunny 16 Rule application
06:15 Medium Format Film Street Photography in London Pov + Shots
10:50 Tip on experimenting with a TLR camera for beginners
12:04 Line-up of 120 film street photography

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[jonas]

this woman deserve a roleiflex. so underated youtube channel. cant stop bench watching this

[randallstewart]

The inherent problem with the Sunny 16 rule is that a sunny day in London is about 2 stops less bright than a sunny day in San Diego. Most videos ignore that fact, just trying to push out some repetitive and useless content. She does try to deal with the problem of adapting the "rule" to local conditions and applications, but the fact remains that the more you make those adjustments, the less "rule" you have left to use. The great part is that doing this adaption teaches the relationship between subject lighting and film exposure. Of course, that doesn't work if you do not have that reference, be it light meter or in-camera meter. But if you have a meter, why do you need to use the Rule? The answer is that you really do not need the rule, but learning it a valuable education, and it's handy to fall back on when your battery dies. Thumbs up.

[nikomenicou]

Idk how but after countless tutorials and even a college course your explanation of the sunny 16 rule has helped me find so much clarity! Thank you!

[TarrelScot]

That definitely took an explanation of Sunny 16 to the next level. Love the way you talked us through "reading" the scene and deciding what you want to get out of the shot (e.g retaining the grass texture in the shadows). I'm literally about to step out the door and spend a few hours in the picturesque town of Lymington, on England's south coast, with my little Canonet and a roll of Ektar. Will be putting the scene-reading into practice!

[dieterperry]

Excellent video Belinda explained very well with some great shots, there’s some lovely sharpness and contrast from the lens on your TLR, thanks for posting

[paulhickey]

A really useful and informative video. My take is that the sunny 16 rule is a starting point and you use your intuition to adjust. You gave great guidance in how to develop that intuition. Well done!

[erichartke]

Great images! I just bought a Seagull off ebay, even though I have a Rolleiflex I am excited to try it.

[delayedjustright]

I appreciate this video! You answered a question I had about this theory clearly :)

[bwc]

Great work! Makes me want to take out my own Seagull again after 20 years.

[swannmannbaggywaggy]

That was really interesting. I recently noticed the Ultramax 400 box has a Sunny 16 guide on one of the flaps, and this has 1/250 at f16 for sun! I guess films can take extra light.

[neilpiper]

I have a Seagull 4bi tlr and I use the sunny 16 rule. Excellent results even when I accidentally take 2 shots on one frame because I forget to wind on. I use an Actina 36mm push on lens shade.
Lovely thoughtful photos. Thank you for the video.

[ArminHirmer]

great video Belinda and nice hair :) I have a TLR since a while and never used it. You make me now want to get some rolls of film for it and take it out :)

[robinchaplik]

Excellent explanation! I found it so helpful when you explained how and why you made your exposure decision for each shot. Thank you for doing that! I just subscribed.

[lilkngstr]

Nicely done, both the presentation and results. Admittedly, it's been a while since i've shot purely Sunny 16, but you've convinced me to practice once in a while. Especially when experimenting, documenting your settings for each shot, especially if lighting it not consistent, will make it easier to learn and trouble shoot.

[paintpops]

Really like your videos, Belinda! Always learning new things from you. I feel like my experience with photography has been a lot of trial and error all these years, but you've helped me achieve a deeper understanding of how it really works and why :)

[lucaaaaaaaas]

Thanks Belinda ! I bought my first film camera last week. It’s a TLR and I really needed this kind of information. That photo of the guy sleeping in the grass is my favorite. Cheers from Chile .

[Namo_]

Love your videos. Watched recently so many of them. I think I'm kind of addicted 😅
Very interesting and definitely learn a lot.
Thanks for that

And greetings from Switzerland

[terrywbreedlove]

Just shot my first roll of film with my Minolta Autocord yesterday. And of course used the good old sunny 16 rule. The negative looks fantastic. Great Minds think alike it seems. :)

[barrymedlin]

Sounds very interesting and exciting Belinda!!😀. Keeping us on our toes, a Fri premier versus Sat🙃. Had to check the calendar to make sure.

[cougmantx]

I'm always confused whether when you or anyone opens up or shuts down the shutter speeds are you also changing the shutter speed? Thank you.