How Do You Use 800 Iso Film?

What is 800 speed film used for?

Fast Film Speed – ISO 800 and Above
Fast speed film should be used for fast-moving subjects in low light, dimly lit situations without a tripod, and when using a zoom lens in low light conditions. Fast speed film should not be used in bright conditions or images that you would like to enlarge more than 8×10 inches.

Can you shoot 800 ISO at night?

Whether it’s the high contrast, the off-colors in the shadows, or the exaggerated grains, film captures mood like no other. Film is difficult to shoot at night for three key reasons. 1. there are no available color films with an ISO higher than 800, and no B&W films higher than 3200.

When should I shoot my Portra 800?

While it’s possible to shoot Portra 800 in bright mid-day lighting and get good results, you’ll want to stop down or pack a neutral density filter, especially if your camera doesn’t have a particularly fast shutter.

What ISO should I use for Portra 800?

between 200 and 400 ISO
We recommend rating Portra 800 between 200 and 400 ISO, depending on how you’re metering. There are a lot of different ways to meter, so depending on how you’re metering, you may get different results with different ISO settings.

What is the difference between Portra 400 and 800?

You can see that Fuji 400h and Portra 400 have some backlighting while Portra 800 is just in open shade. For the last scene, I wanted to see the difference in skin tones across the film stocks. I found that Portra 800 was the more contrasty stock and was more reddish with the strongest blues in the shadows.

What is the difference between 400 and 800 film?

A 400 speed film needs half the light as a 200 speed film. An 800 speed film needs half the light of a 400 speed film. The benefits is that, with a faster film, you can use a faster shutter speed or a smaller aperture to get a correct exposure.

How do you take movies in the dark?

1. Try To Add Extra Light. If you’re having some trouble filming in the dark or in low light spaces, try and move your object closer to some surrounding light in the environment.
2. Utilize The Darkness.
3. Use Biggest Aperture.
4. Reduce Frame Rate.
5. Reduce Shutter Speed.

What ISO film should I use at night?

So for the best possible image quality when shooting at night, keep the ISO as low as you can. If you can get a fast-enough shutter speed at ISO 400, use that. Dial in the lowest possible ISO setting that will give you a fast-enough shutter speed to avoid camera shake.

What ISO is best for night shots?

Setting the ISO speed
For most full-frame cameras, ISO 3200 or 6400 are great for night photography. For most crop-sensor cameras, ISO 1600-3200 are great if it’s a relatively new camera, or ISO 1600 if it’s a much older camera.

How many shots are in a Portra 800?

Kodak Professional Portra 800 Color Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures) Kodak’s Professional Portra 800 is a high-speed daylight-balanced color negative film optimized for use in difficult lighting conditions.

Can you pull Portra 800?

I learned a lot about the Fuji 400 and that it’s extremely flat when you pull the film. I enjoyed the look of the Portra 400 and 800 when pulled instead. When you pushed the Fuji 1 stop it was really beautiful. If you like heavy grain and contrast then the Portra 800 pushed 2 stops is really the film for you.

Is Portra 800 grainy?

I tried Kodak Portra 800 pretty early on, and, to be honest, I hated the results. The images came out muddy and grainy. It’s a film that has a bit of a learning curve. After some fine tuning and learning to rate it between 200 and 400 ISO, I now love the results!

Can you shoot Portra 800 at 400 ISO?

With Portra 800, we rate our camera to ISO 100 or 200 (effectively giving the film between 2-3 stops of over exposure) and develop as normal. If you’re struggling for light, it will do the job at 800, but in most respects Portra 400 will do it much better, especially pushed to 800.

What does 800 film look like?

Portra 800 is very similar to Portra 400 but with more noticeable grain and slightly more contrast. It has warm tones, very good exposure latitude, and while its grain is more noticeable it’s still very pleasant looking. Its higher iso makes it ideal for lower light shooting.

Can you use 400 ISO film outside?

However in 2018 nobody follows this anymore, so I will say, you can shoot iso 400 on a sunny day, when you develop your film, try to reduce your agitation so that you can tame the contrast. Usually, on a sunny outdoor day, i anchor the shutter speed to the nearest iso speed, which is 1/500 ( nearest to iso 400).

Is 120 film still available?

120 film is still a very popular medium format film, especially with the recent popularity of the Holga. The 120 film format was originally introduced by Eastman Kodak for its Brownie No. 2 in 1901. The 620 roll film was the same size, but didn’t have a spool and is discontinued.

Can you push Portra 160?

Portra 160 is very forgiving. You will be just fine either leaving it, or requesting a 1/2 stop push at most. I often rate Ektar 100 at 400 or 800 and push 1.5 to 2.5 stops.

How do I know what film to use for my camera?

As a general rule, any 35mm camera can use any 35mm film, whether it’s color or black and white. Medium Format cameras require 120 film, and pocket 110 cameras will need to use 110 cartridge films. Some cameras may require a certain ISO speed to create a proper exposure.

What is ISO 800 in a camera?

ISO 800 is half as sensitive to light as ISO 1600. A low ISO value (e.g. 100 or 200) means low sensitivity to light. This is exactly what’s needed in bright conditions in order to avoid overly-exposed photos. A high ISO value (e.g. 800, 1600 or higher) means a high sensitivity to light.

How do you film scenes at night?

How to Film Night Scenes

1. Shoot at a Wide Angle.
2. Pay Close Attention to Gain.
3. Stick with a Manual Focus.
4. Create Pools of Light, Not Blankets.
5. Use Reflectors and White Cards Often.
6. Use Snow Generously.
7. Shoot at Dusk or Twilight.
8. Test, Test and Test Again.