Selecting the Right Film

Did I just say film? Yes ladies and gents, you can still buy film. The best camera you can own wont do much if you choose the wrong film. There are three types of film; color negative, color transparency (slide), and black and white negative. Once you decide on what type of film you would like to use then you need to select the appropriate film speed. Film speed is marked in ISO (International Standards Organization) and the value assigned expresses the films sensitivity to light. "Fast" films, such as ISO 800, 1600, or 3200, are perfect for low light situations. ISO 100, or slower, is suitable for shooting with very slow shutter speeds (dont forget the tripod). Your pictures have very little grain and can be enlarged without much loss. On the other hand....faster films will have a more pronounced grain. For general purpose use (daylight without flash) I use ISO 400.

Now which brand to recommend? Maybe I'll cover that in another topic. My best suggestion is to buy a few rolls and try them yourself.