Is 200 or 400 ISO better?

The lower the number, the less sensitive your film, or digital camera is to light. ISO 400 is one stop brighter than ISO 200 and that means it would take half as much time to record the same amount of light at the sensor.

What film speed is best?

As can be expected, the medium speed is probably the best for general-purpose use and can handle indoor lighting conditions, overcast days and any combination of the two. Even so, it’s not suited for action shots or very bright days. Fast-speed film is usually rated at 800 ISO and above.

When would you use ISO 200 film?

ISO 100 or 200 film speeds are best for bright lighting conditions and outdoor photography. As this is a slower film, more light will be required for exposures. If there is not enough light available, slow film may result in dark or blurry photographs.

What does the 200 mean on film?

A Guide to ISO The ISO number is essentially an indicator of how sensitive the film is to light – it’s also often referred to as film speed. You’ll find this number on the side of any type of film and common ISO numbers include 100, 200, 400 and 800. The lower the number means the lower the ‘speed’ of the film.

Is ISO 200 film good?

What is normal film speed?

Movies and films are almost exclusively projected at 24 frames per second. Television does not have an internationally accepted frame rate. PAL and SECAM use 25 FPS in Europe and in Japan they use 29.97 NTSC. This is the universally accepted film frame rate.

Which is the best film speed for photography?

ISO 400 film speed is a great all-purpose film that can be used for most situations. Photographs can be taken without the need for high amounts of lighting and moving subjects can be photographed with ease.

When to use slow film or fast film?

The advantage of slow film is that it gives you a much sharper image, so you should always use the slowest film speed possible. A fast film speed (like ISO 800) is more sensitive to light, so can be exposed for a short time to make a picture.

What’s the difference between 100 and 400 ISO film?

Common film speeds are 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 ISO. Notice the pattern of doubling and halving again? A 200 ISO film reacts to light twice as fast as a 100 ISO film, a 400 ISO film half as fast to react to the light as an 800 ISO film. Film Speed and Stops

What kind of film is Kodak Gold 200?

In this part of the film review, we’ll explore exactly what the Kodak Gold 200 color negative film has to offer you. The Kodak Gold is a 200 ISO film, which means that it captures images with a slow film speed. 200 ISO cameras are suitable for bright daylight and well-lit indoor shots.