 Frank P. Luongo |
Color Negative Film ISO 100 vs.200 I generally shoot with ISO 100 speed film; recently shot a few rolls Of ISO 200 speed. Is there any significant compromise in using 200 speed? Any noticeable difference in graininess when having negatives enlarged to 8"x10"? 11"x14'? Thanks
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Cheryl Delage |
It was explained to me by my fellow photo retailer that ISO 100 speed film is the best film to use for images that will be enlarged to >up to< poster size prints. The higher the film speed, the smaller size available for enlargements. I've used a variety of speeds and haven't seen a huge difference (with naked eye) in graininess in standard size prints. However, with enlargements, though- the higher speed films will offer more visible grain issues.
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doug Nelson |
I like 100 speed film outdoors, because at reasonable hand-holdable shutter speeds, the f-stop falls right in the sharpest part of most of my lenses, f 5.6 through about f 11. Try shooting 400 film at the beach and see what happens. You're stuck with f16 or f22, which is OK, but not OK when I want a wide aperture to make my subject "pop". Even 1/2000 sec won't give me a wide aperture in that kind of light.
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Frank P. Luongo |
Thanks Doug and Cheri. I think I'm going to stick with 100 speed. What type of color film do you use?Brand?Professional? Thanks
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doug Nelson |
My current favorites are Fuji Provia 100 for slides and Kodak Professional 400 UC for prints. I put one film in one camera body and the other in another body.
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Cheryl Delage |
I also use Fuji film, Superia Reala ISO 100 for prints, it's great for enlarging. Best of luck Frank~ ~c
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Bob Cammarata |
Fuji Provia 100F is my current fav. as well. Grain is almost non-existent and when used in daylight, the colors are true. I carry two bodies with Provia,...one set at ISO 100, the other at 200. This film pushes well, and offers a better alternative than using a consumer 200 slide film, (at least for me). If you do this, carry a permanent marker with you to mark the outside of the film canister so that you will remember which rolls get push-processed.
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