Users' questions

What ISO should I set my film camera to?

What ISO should I set my film camera to?

Set the Film ISO 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).

How do I choose an ISO movie?

It’s rated ISO 200 (ISO is the same as ASA; both are ratings of a film’s speed). When choosing a film, a simple rule should be followed. Select a film with the slowest ISO that will give you a fast enough shutter speed to stop the action and a small enough aperture for the depth of field you desire.

What’s the ISO on a box of film?

You will always find a number on your box of film. This ISO indicates how sensitive the film is to light. It lets your camera or light meter know what other settings are needed to get a good exposure. Speeds can range from 20 all the way up 3200.

What is the ISO system of limits and fits?

SUMMARY* The ISO System of Limits and Fits is a coordinated system of hole and shaft tolerances for engineering and manufacturing used for cutting tools, material stock, gages, etc. If held to these tolerances, cutting tools, material stock, and gages are generally available throughout the world.

Which is the best ISO film to use?

If you’re shooting in very low light try Kodak T-Max P3200, one of the fastest films we stock. ISO is the number you set your light meter with. This is also referred to as rating your film. When people talk about rating their film at “box speed” it means they are using the recommended ISO for that film.

What does ISO mean on a film meter?

ISO is the number you set your light meter with. This is also referred to as rating your film. When people talk about rating their film at “box speed” it means they are using the recommended ISO for that film. Literally, the number on the box.