Choosing the Right Film. Main Consideration Your primary considerations when buying film are where you'll be shooting and what you want to do with the

Choosing the Right FilmChoosing the Right Film

Main ConsiderationMain Consideration

• Your primary considerations when buying film are where you'll be shooting and what you want to do with the pictures.

• This information allows you to choose the correct film speed, listed as ASA or ISO on the package.

What is an ISO or ASA?What is an ISO or ASA?

• ISO - International Standards Organization.

• ASA - original system of rating photographic materials, which was devised by the American standards Association. The ISO rating system is now used in place of the ASA.

• The rating is basically how sensitive the film is to light

Steps in Choosing the right filmSteps in Choosing the right film

• Decide whether you want photographs or slides, color or black-and-white.

• Many professional photographers prefer slides because they have rich color saturation and minimal graininess.

• Black-and-white delivers striking images with stark textures.

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Black and WhiteBlack and White


• Choose a film size that is appropriate for your camera.

• Most cameras use 35 mm (or 135) film• Cartridge-film cameras need 24 mm

Advanced Photo System (APS) film.


• Understand how film speed works. Fast speeds pick up rapid action and work well in low-light situations.

• Slower speeds produce richer colors and greater contrast, but you'll need bright light and a steady hand.

• Film speed is indicated by an ISO number (how sensitive a film is to light compared to a standard from the International Standards Organization). The faster the film, the more sensitive


• Choose a slow speed (25 to 64 ISO) if you want minimal graininess and colors that punch, but only if you'll be photographing in the bright sunlight.

• Slow speeds are excellent for close-ups, still shots and photos you plan to enlarge. You may need a tripod to steady the camera with slow film.


• Select a medium speed (100 to 200 ISO) if you want an all-purpose film that delivers clear colors and images outdoors, or indoors with a flash.

• Opt for 400 speed if you'll be photographing action shots or if you'll be in low-light conditions, such as cloudy days or indoors without a flash. Zoom lenses require the use of higher-speed films (400 ISO and up).


• Get 800-speed film if you're photographing very fast action or shots with dim light.

• This is ideal for a fireworks show, twilight or a candlelit dinner. Speeds above 800 (1,000 to 3,200 ISO) are considered professional speeds.


• Look for store-brand films to save money unless you plan on making significant enlargements or publishing your work.

• Store film in a cool, dry place with good

ventilation, such as a refrigerator, and get it developed as soon as the roll is finished. Never expose film to heat or direct sunlight.

ISO ChartISO Chart• Slow (25-64 ISO)

• Medium (100-200 ISO)

• Fast (400-1000 ISO)

• Ultrafast (1600-3200 ISO)

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