If you have been unsatisfied with pictures you have taken in the past, the problem might be that you didn't use the right film speed. Film speed or ISO is a way of saying how sensitive a particular film is to light. The higher the number, the more sensitive the film is to light. Here are some easy steps to help you choose which speed is best for the kind of photography you are interested in.
Instructions
1. Choose 400 speed film for everyday uses, such as family snapshots. It gives you the flexibility you need for taking outdoor pictures of high quality, but is sensitive enough to take indoor pictures without a flash in some cases.
2. Pick 200 speed film if you are taking outdoor pictures of landscapes or other well-lit subjects. You may use 200 speed with a flash indoors, but it is better suited to bright conditions.
3. Test out some 100 or lower speed film only if you are working with still-life in a setting where the lighting can be properly controlled using lamps. Low-speed film will give you more detail than higher speed film, but is not appropriate for most everyday pictures.
4. Select 800 or 1200 speed film if you are trying to capture subjects that are either dark or are moving quickly. The high light sensitivity will allow you to capture sports players in motion or running animals. You can also use these in darker places where a flash cannot be used, such as a museum where artwork could be damaged by a flash.
5. Search out 1600 speed film only if you are taking picture of very fast subjects such as automobile racing. This speed will not improve pictures of living things in motion more than 1200 speed film.
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