What ISO should I use for 400 film?
If you plan to shoot indoors in low light conditions, film ISOs of 400, 800, or even 1600 are preferred. If you are shooting outside and you have lots of sunlight, try to use ISO 100 film, or even slower (you can find films with ISO 50 or 25).
What is 400 speed film used for?
ISO 400–This film is a great film for those who want to shoot outdoors and then move indoors without a flash. This film should be used for sports because you can use a fast shutter speed and get considerable depth of field.
Is ISO 400 good?
ISO 400 film speed is a great all-purpose film that can be used for most situations. Photographs can be taken without the need for high amounts of lighting and moving subjects can be photographed with ease.
Is ISO 200 or 400 better?
The lower the number, the less sensitive your film, or digital camera is to light. ISO 400 is one stop brighter than ISO 200 and that means it would take half as much time to record the same amount of light at the sensor.
What happens if I shoot 200 ISO film at 400?
Shooting 400 speed film at 200 means it’s over-exposed by one stop. You are over exposing by a stop which merely reduces the range of latitude of light that the film can handle. When one does that they are gaining nothing with color negative film.
What happens if you shoot 200 ISO film at 400 ISO?
Doubling or halving either shutter speed or ISO, equals 1 stop plus/minus. So ISO 200 film is 1 stop slower than ISO 400 film, and 800 ISO is 1 stop faster than 400 film. And 1/250th of a second shutter speed, is twice the light (1 stop more than) 1/500th of a second, and half as much light as ISO 125.
Is ISO 400 too high?
Low ISO. Choosing a low ISO setting, say less than 400, is best when there’s a lot of light or when you have a tripod and the style of photograph you want to make allows you to use a long exposure. Using a low ISO setting will result in better technical quality photos generally.
Is ISO 400 fast?
High Speed High-speed or fast, films range from 400 to 3200 ISO. These films give you a lot more flexibility on overcast days and in low light situations. These crystals pick up more light but are more visible in your image. The higher the ISO the more grain you’ll tend to see.
How do you use 400 ISO film at night?
So for the best possible image quality when shooting at night, keep the ISO as low as you can. If you can get a fast-enough shutter speed at ISO 400, use that. Dial in the lowest possible ISO setting that will give you a fast-enough shutter speed to avoid camera shake.