Film Speeds
Remember, the lower the speed rating, the more light required, and the
sharper the film.
100 speed
100 speed film is a good choice for shooting outdoors in bright sun, or
inside with a flash. It produces sharp pictures that enlarge very well,
and is one of the best speeds to choose if enlargements are going to be
made from your photos.
200 speed
This film is the most popular speed sold. It is well suited for outdoor
shots, and for photos inside with a flash. 200 speed film needs less light
than 100 speed, and it is a little less sharp, but it still produces good
quality enlargements.
400 speed
This speed is the best choice for fast moving subjects, such as
sporting events. It can shoot in low light, but if used without a flash it
may take on an off-color due to the ambient lighting. 400 does not enlarge
as well as 100 or 200 speed film, but it can still produce decent
enlargements if exposed properly.
1000 and above
These film speeds are for very fast subjects or low light conditions.
They can be fairly grainy, and are usually not good choices for photos
larger than 5x7. Speeds of 1000 and 1600 are the most common, although
3200 speed film is available.
Specialty films
These films produce very sharp enlargements, however, they require more
light than 100 speed. They are best for portraits and landscapes, and will
create vey sharp enlargements. These usually come in 25,50,100 and 160
speeds.
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