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new to this lark - films

  • 17-09-2003 7:46pm
    #1
    comet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭


    I have a Nikon F55, say I'm using a roll of ISO100 and want to change over to ISO400 half way through the roll, how does this work? When I load the ISO100 film again to continue on will the camera know where to start taking pictures again and how do i get the film tongue back out to load the film again?


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  • #2
    davej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭davej


    If you really have to do this (why not just buy a new roll of film?), it is possible.

    You will need to buy yourself a film leader retriever, they are quite cheap. Your camera will not "know" where you last left off so you should make a note of which exposure you are at. When you have finished with your new roll and want to swap back, advance the film by taking photographs indoors with the lens cap on. Set your camera to manual with the fastest shutter speed and highest F number possible when advancing. If you previously took 15 photos, advance to 16 or 17 just to make sure.

    If you are going to be doing this a lot, consider buying a 2nd camera body instead. If you are a beginner to photography, you might be best not doing the above. Having to "make do" with the film you have can teach you a lot of important lessons.

    Good luck!

    davej


  • #3
    comet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭comet


    oh, so this isn't a simple procedure at all.
    The reason i asked is because on holidays shooting outside in very bright conditions i was going to use ISO100 but then in museums etc. with possibly no flash i had been advised to use a faster film. I thought there was an easy way to switch between films where the camera new "where it stopped". I have a Canon point and shoot camera aswell, would it be an idea just to put the ISO400 in this for indoor shots and use my SLR for outdoors(most pictures)? I presume p&s cameras can handle different film speeds too?


  • #4
    Samson
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    Why not use ISO200 film as an in-between solution?

    Or, you could use ISO400 all the time, the quality of some of the Fuji 400 film is outstanding and I doubt very much you will notice the difference in grain unless you enlarge excessively.


  • #5
    comet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭comet


    Is iso-100 fine for handheld photography in sunny weather? i'm off on holidays and bought some iso100 for the strong sun, i normally use iso200, now i'm worried about camera shake though as the pages i've looked at on the web seen to use a tripod. I don't have one and wouldn't be bringing it with me if i did. what about in the early morning or late evening when theres less light will 100 be ok?


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