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]]> I am fed up with always having to search the internet for a film speed guide for when I use a film camera, so have made this guide to help me, but feel free to use yourselves if you find useful.

Types of Film Characteristics Advantages Disadvantage
100
Speed
ISO		 This film has high grain and sharpness qualities. It can be used in sunny outdoor as well flash photos. Good for sunny days and flash. Best used for close-ups, landscapes and posed photographs. Not recommended for action shooting such as sporting events. Can not be used for low existing light situations without a tripod.
200
Speed
ISO		 Similar to 100. Similar to 100. Similar to 100.
400
Speed
ISO		 Very versatile film for existing light and action photography. Can be used effectively in stop action and night photography. Used by the pros in a wide variety of settings. Limited in enlargement because of the grain. However Kodak and Fuji are developing new versions to overcome the limitations.
800/
1000
Speed
ISO		 Film with a great deal of grain. To be used in very low light situations Good for very low light, such as sporting events. Limited enlargement. Colors are not always true.
1600
Speed
ISO		 Grain is greater than 1000. Good for extremely low light situations Don’t even think about enlargements.

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