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What is the difference in 200 and 400 speed film? When should you use one versus the other.
May 02, 2005
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Laura Roth |
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I'm sure the other photographers can give you more info than I can, but for starters: 2 main differences: Film Grain and necessary lighting levels Film grain: 200 speed film should have a less noticable grain than the 400 and therefore would generally be more useful for enlargements. In a standard 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 print the difference will not be as noticable. Lighting levels: 200 speed film will need a longer exposure time when using the same lighting and aperture as if you were to shoot using 400 speed film. 200 will work perfectly well for using a flash indoors, or bright to overcast outdoor shots. If you need to shoot in lower lighting situations (ie, indoors without a flash) or for shooting moving objects, you are most likely better off using 400. Hope that helps.
May 02, 2005
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Kerry L. Walker |
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Go to www.kodak.com and check out the PGI (print grain index) of each film. You will have to go to 2 different parts of the site to check the technical specifications of consumer and professional films. You might find some interesting things - like the fact the Ultra Color 400 (and the Portra films of the same speed) actually have finer grain that the consumer grade 200 speed film.
May 02, 2005
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James M. Feldman |
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Actually, I've found that 200 isn't really good for anything. I've suspected that it's nothing more than ei100 filmstock that's coded for push processing, thus the grain.
May 04, 2005
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