Different types of 35mm Camera films
If you are new in a photography world and in case you have a film camera, you must know what different types of films available for the best result.
Even if you have best camera with you and you do not use proper film for the type of picture you are capturing, you do not get that picture quality what you were expecting. To verify whether you are using the right film the first thing you need to do is to read the packages of the film. By selecting the right film for the right occasion will give you wonderful output.
Different types of film is basically depends upon the speed of the film each one is marked. There are five speeds of film that are easily available in the market and those speeds are 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600. Speed of the films is based on the fact that how fast a film can capture an image when exposed to a minimal amount of light. This speed will give a calibration number so that we can compare films with each other. This number is called ASA which stands for American Standards Association and it is also popularly known as ISO which is the same number but it is represented by the International Standard Organization. These numbers can range from 1 to up over 32,000. Here smaller the number the slower will be the film and the longer time it will take to make an exposure. Incase you are taking a photo of a fast-moving object; you have to get a high-speed film so that your camera shutter opens for a fraction of a second. Otherwise the problem you will get is the blurred photographs.
100-speed film- It is the lowest speed of the film available in the market. It is best for very simple outdoor photography. You will get the best shot out of it in a very clear bright sunny day. But be careful when taking photographs that you shoot your subjects facing the sun and not with their backs to the sun. Do not shake the camera while clicking, you can use tripod for it. Even the slightest shaking will spoil the photo output. The photo will come out really blurry. Remember, you should use this film only to click scenic beauty like landscapes, plants in perfect bright light conditions. This is because the grains of light sensitive material that make up the film are very small. It is also good for making large enlargements from a small negative. As this type of films requires more light to get an exposure so they tend to separate contrast differences better as compared to other films.
200-speed film- It is one step up from 100-speed films. The 200-speed film is more versatile than 100 speeds but still you need to pay attention of what you are doing. 200-speed film is also best for outdoor photography. You can even use it in bright as well as partial sunlight conditions. It can also be used in indoor photography with a flash. However, indoor photos do not always come out right. This film is not recommended for good professional photos. This film can be use outdoors in a nice sunny day for brilliant output. This is not for professional photographers and is used commonly by amateurs. It is best for its price bargain.
400-speed film - This film is best recommended for the action photos and the photos taken with flash. It can be used for still photography in bright sunny daylight conditions but not really worth price wise when you get good result by 200-speed films for outdoors. But you can use it to shoot sports shots or the photos where there is action and you want to click image that occurred for a very fraction of seconds. For example, a sporting event, kids play, dancing moments and so on. In this type of film the shutter door opens for a very fraction of a second so you need to be very careful while handling the camera. Otherwise your photos will not come out sharp, crisp and beautiful. It can also be used for indoors when there is enough light. You can also experiment it with your flash open or close to just determine the amount of light needed. This film also gives best result for close ups even at night conditions but using flash.
800-speed film- It is a more advanced than 400-speed and the main difference is the price range. 800-speed film gives very good result in low-light conditions and at night light photos with flash. But be careful in the night light condition it can give good results with flash only for close subjects. This film is also recommended for the day and in partly cloudy conditions as well as for action photos. This is best when you have to capture photograph of an outdoor evening or night time party with flash and also best for very fast action shots such any sporting events especially in the evening.
1600-speed – This type of film speed gives best results in nighttime photography and in very dim light conditions. This is again pretty expensive as close to $10 each. This type of film is great to capture full moon even in partly cloudy sky. 1600-speed film gives best result without flash. Because in a dark setting when you use your flash with 1600 speed film, it will brighten the photo too much. It will make your photo appears like a day. But be careful when you are not using flash, you should always keep the light source to face your subject and it should not be anytime behind your subject.
These are different types of film speeds that you need to experiment with. Remember to use the exact film rolls recommended to get the best output and enjoy your photography.
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