Understanding Film ISO - Analog Exposure Basics

[@shtefangusan5464]

I like the vid and the detailed breakdown, but could you make a video on how to best adjust your settings in different situations (sunny/night, portrait/landscape) based on your film ISO? I know that it's best to use certain ISO for certain lighting, but this gets tricky on film. I use iso 400 constantly, and I sometimes get the settings wrong in both low and high light. Thanks )

[@bakeszgabesz2937]

How do you not have more subscribers I love your content, thanks for the advice!

[@sherwin1988]

This was brilliant 👍🏼

[@janoca]

I'm starting with film photography and this video helped me a lot! Thanks.

[@npericchi]

I loved this! I've searched high and low for good analog tutorials because I want to learn more about my film camera and this is fantastic. You have a new subscriber.

[@wil585]

i´m pretty sure f up my first 5 rolls or so by having the ISO way to high for the film

[@TheAstroTaco13]

one of the only channels that seems to have a 100% like ratio. great content, keep it up

[@lehuynhthang6727]

I really like your video. It's really needed for practitioners like me. Certainly you will have more views if you have Vietnamese subtitles because this art is very hot in our country. Hope you can make more videos about film cameras 😃😃😃 i come from Việt Nam 🇻🇳🇻🇳

[@ApolosaCakau]

ISO love this video 😉, thanks for the tips on film and ISO

[@Facethemovies]

Most recently got into film photography and it’s sparked my passion for photography all over again. I’m in love with it more than digital. I was a bit confused on this subject and thanks to your video I fully understand now. Thanks man for taking the time to put out such helpful content. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber and supporter.

[@patrickfrecker8441]

Wow I'm blown away by how clear your explanation is. Out of curiosity, do you know mechanically what the film cameras do to brighten/darken images when the ISO on the camera is set lower/higher than the film stock rating? Thanks for making learning about film more accessible to everyone!

[@binnydinney9739]

Patrick Frecker the light meter is just adjusted a little differently to be more sensitive or less sensitive to light. This is usually caused by a different resistance circuit in the light meter.

[@kylestarks_]

the way you explain things is perfect! thank you so much!

[@NYCPaddler]

Thank you for making these videos! I was trying to explain this stuff to someone who is new to analog and manual photography, but sometimes it's hard to teach something you've been doing for so long. Video is just a better format for teaching these concepts. I've passed your channel along to my friend!

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[@nayelivelasco5232]

Estoy interesada en aprender de fotografía y aprender inglés so.. this video help me so much

[@v0mitgr876]

2 questions- 1: Ive been told that once you set your ISO for a roll of film, you gotta stick with it the whole way through, since the ISO corresponds with how the entire roll will be developed. Lets say i take one photo and realize i didnt set my ISO, CAN i change the iso after that and just accept that the one shot will show up differently? Or is it that i literally CANT change it after i take that first shot. 2: I read that if you set your ISO to a different number than the box speed, and if you take it in to get it developed, you want to tell them its at a different ISO. Is this true in the instance that i WANTED the film to be overexposed, or is this true in the instance that I don't? whoever has answers for me, thank you!

[@pavlinabaltouma932]

i finally understood what iso is, THANK YOU.

[@MrThebeast9909]

I’m a little confused around 5:55 If I shot at 1600iso on my camera on 3200 film, is it basically gonna be developed at 6400?

[@CanadianKid7]

Is it possible to shoot 3200 film outdoors on a sunny day, or would the pictures be terribly overexposed? I like a lot of film grain, but I also like a nice bokeh. I’m not sure how to achieve this 😢

[@haufaahussain2987]

How does less sensitive to light lead to overexposure ? I'm confused what does light sensitive & exposure relation? What is more light sensitive & what is less light sensitive in corrolation to the exposure ?

[@KingofStreet3]

Not sure if I’ll get a reply but my brain went blue screen at 5:40 lol. I come from a digital background and this messed with me cause now my world is backwards. So now I drop ISO for brighter pics in film where in digital I up the ISO for brightness.

[@AnalogResurgence]

That's in reference to over-exposure, so if you exposed an 800iso film as 200iso then it would be brighter because it has a high iso but you're treating it like it has a lower iso. It's still similar to digital in the way that if you want to shoot in a darker setting, then you can up your iso, but in this case you have to physically load the ISO that you want to use because it's defined by the film you're shooting.

[@KingofStreet3]

Did not expect a response on a video from three years ago, thank you for enlightening me on my quest on film photography

[@nic343]

wow this is the best explanation ever thank you so much!!!!

[@davidbrock8218]

really enjoyed the detail explained in the video and its helped me tremendously more in understanding the subject. however, at 3:05, you explain how if you set the iso at a higher number then its under exposing, and vice versa to dropping it a lower number will get you over exposing your image. but isn't it the opposite. if you have an iso of 400 and decide to double the iso and bring it to 800, wouldn't that be over exposing since you are giving the image more light than it actually needs, and same says to cutting the iso from 400 to 200, that would be under exposing. just making sure and clarifying but great video and keep it up, i'm excited to dive deep in your other videos.

[@semperfi-1918]

Love your videos.. next best thing is .... practice and take notes.

[@hannahbanjo5629]

This was perfect! Thank you x

[@Malachishouse]

I really like your intro, teaser? Opening?idk what that's called

[@JustSimpleMatas]

I just shit my first film and I am sad that I saw your video just now. Now I will just adjust iso by film… 😂😂👍

[@BrooklynJackBlue]

When you shoot a stop above or below the ISO of the film, do you need to inform the developers about this?

[@louiesamalicdem4060]

am here on youtube just trying to watch videos about analog camera i'll be renting one from mygaragerentals.com and the owner said she'll teach us how to use it, but wanted to learn more about it too thank you for this video, im excited!!

[@marcelf.284]

So shooting iso100 film on a cloudy day with a few bright moments wont work?

[@weuiwhuih]

for fully mechanical cameras without light meters will changing the ISO setting on the camera itself affect anything?

[@aurela9484]

What if I only have 160 iso film available at home and I want to waste it but the sun isn’t out and I want to shoot indoors then how many stops would I go up?

[@epi061]

You, deserved a sub & like & comment! Thank you!

[@2006PontiacVibe]

This was super helpful, thank you so much. I'm just starting with film and the ISO was confusing me a little.

[@piggylivvy]

this video was very helpful thank you

[@btewb]

So can I change the speed for each photo i take to under or over expose it depending on my environment?

[@irotalot]

This is so clear and helpful, thank you! The examples given are a great benefit.

[@mrxanadu82]

How do I shoot a 120 black and white 400 iso in a brownie no 2 camera?

[@johnsciara9418]

I'm old school when it comes to photography. There was only film when I started so if I am referring to a digital camera, I call the sensitivity ISO, and if I refer to film, I find that I refer to the film sensitivity as ASA which as you described was the old standard for film.

[@MiaogisTeas]

Right, film uses ASA.

[@joAraSantos]

This is by far the best and easiest ISO explanation. Thank you.

[@camiloandresarrieta5128]

Really like it. I’m understanding now what will happen with the film I’m shooting with. Clear explained

[@miasakura1933]

What ISO is recommended e.g at a beach? :)

[@rcvaroundtheworld6217]

You sir have explained this the best so far! I’m trying to learn a little bit before I buy my first camera.

[@monnah1832]

Thank you! This was great help!

[@experiFilm]

I feel like I'm back in college 😅

[@dennisleupen8015]

super good to learn from, thank you much!!

[@SuperAce780]

super helpful, thank you so much!

[@rgmfg]

Where is the video where you put all of these tips together to take a photo?

[@caiodlimaM]

1:40 black and white slide film??? i didn't know it existed

[@Toad_Hugger]

Yep! It's also known as reversal film or direct positive film, I think. My understanding is that you're able to produce a direct positive through a reversal process on good black and white films. The film is developed in a different order than is typical for something like a negative. Ilford has an article on it named "Reversal Processing". This isn't something I've ever done before, so I could be inaccurate in my description of it. It's something I'd like to try sometime though!

[@ashleycastr0]

i am a noob n this was very well understood. ty!

[@zachhendrix01]

This is fantastic video. thanks helps a lot.

[@paulad8726]

Thank you so much! Just got my grandfather's old film camera and realized I was shooting at 200 on 400 film. Found your video to see how it will come out. Glad to see I didn't completely ruin my photos. Super helpful, ty!!

[@WillLangston]

I love your video graphics 🤘

[@veli4kostoev]

That's great content, you got a new subscriber.

[@user-gw9vm3bp8i]

Thank you for this! May I ask how to overexposed your film in a fully manual film camera?

[@samartkongsuthee953]

Thank you so much. I just understand that !!

[@faabzeeland]

Tell your chemist if you pushed or pulled!

[@samijune5824]

Thank you I wish I saw this before I started shooting 😭 just finished my first roll and I'm nervous to see the results lol I wanted to shoot on 400 for my first time but all they had was 200 and I think I had some misconceptions when I started

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

And I am old crusty guy who has his roots in analog. Played with digital since is started in the 90s. Now its back to Analog and boy do I got this.

[@BTSARMYJIMIN13]

Super useful thank you so much

[@jamvschannel2247]

Thanks man! its a clear explanation and good advice! glad that i've found your video!

[@lemosdwayne]

That helped. Thank you.

[@letjags3641]

This was perfectly explained for a beginner like me, thanks a lot!

[@austinrachelphotography2504]

This is literally the best explanation I've ever heard! Thank you so much!!

[@anggiefebriansiregar6612]

If I have portra 160, what ASA should I set if my camera doesn't have 160?

[@AnalogResurgence]

100 is fine! If there are some markings between 100 and 200 then you can set it about halfway between as well.

[@jonasbock2177]

So what is it you would recommend for a summer vacation in which one either has bright sunlight or lowlight situations like sunsets? Im guessing a medium speed film but i’d really like your opinion as I’ve never used an analog camera before and I’m quite overwhelmed as everyone seems to consider it to be a whole different level than photography on DSLR’s. I’m really second guessing my decision to bring an analog camera as I’m so inexperienced and still would like to take awesome pictures on vacation…

[@AnalogResurgence]

I would suggest going with a 400iso film!

[@scrambagorg]

Great, informative video

[@H1N1777]

Very helpful, thank you

[@UncleMalines]

Thank you 🫶🏾

[@anonymus5966]

good stuff!

[@c.shumategreennova8082]

Thanks Dude

[@TheCroneCall]

Thanks Noah!!!!!!!

[@mmasichukwuvalentine2193]

Great video

[@nofacedetected]

This is a really good video. Real props. The only comment I would make is that the example for 400 iso exposure looks better to my eye at 200 iso. I think it's because the center of the frame has the walkway and it looks blown out at the "correct" iso. Either way, I'd actually probably go to using this video if I was trying to teach someone about film speed, real talk. Thanks for the passion and the content, man.

[@AnalogResurgence]

True! Maybe I should have grabbed a better example. Glad you enjoyed it though!

[@phanguyen3109]

youre amazing! these are so great! please dont stop

[@nava_va]

!!! Currently getting into film photography and this video is so much help! You’re making my learning journey so fun!

[@aen0n]

what will happen to my roll i shoot which is b&w 100 iso film with 1/60 shutter speed?

[@AnalogResurgence]

You need to also be adjusting the aperture opening of your lens when taking a picture! The ISO and Shutter speed are only two parts of the three factors impacting your exposure. Shutter speed, Film iso and Lens aperture all work together.

[@orangeearth4139]

Awesome, I finally get it thanks so much. I just got my first film camera, a canon AE-1, on ebay. Fingers crossed it all goes well.

[@That50sGuys_Reviews]

Cool video! I love shooting film myself, but it's always fun to see someone talking about a subject you enjoy! Personally, I almost always shoot Gold 200, since Iove the warm dreamy look it gets, especially with a wide aperture. P.S: What's the background music? It was really enjoyable!

[@cosotrill]

Thank you

[@orudomisu594]

I just started film photography (actually photography in general) last week. I have bought Minolta Hi-Matic AF which is a PNS just for me to get useg to it coz I never ever used my phone for photography or any digital means and doesn't know a single digital. Then after finishing one roll with PNS, I used Zenit TTL for manual experience and I just shoot it to my heart's content only using the focusing part to make sure everything is not blurred. Thanks for this basics that I will try applying this to my shots.

[@unityoc]

To be totally pedantic about it, digital sensors have a 'box' ISO (or maybe two if the sensor is a dual base ISO one) the same way that film does and every other ISO setting your camera is a push or pull the same way it would work on film, the only difference being that you can easily switch ISOs from shot to shot on digital while that may be challenging on film, depending on what format you're using.

[@errolray2982]

Iloveit

[@georgewatson1162]

verry

[@K0ester]

Found a fujica in a dumpster with a larger lense and a flash device, all working, super excited to buy some film and try it out

[@RadioMattM]

A question if I may: shutter speed is self-evident; I understand where f stop numbers come from; but what is the basis of ISO? I don't mean the general guide provided by ISO as in 200 is twice as sensitive as 100, 400 is twice as sensitive as 200, etc, but 100 what? 200 what? That seems to be a deep dark secret.

[@golddragon51296]

Good shit man keep it up

[@lluviaphillips5648]

whoa dude this is so helpful!!!! THANK YOU!!!! just got a canon Eos 3 and was clueless.

[@dianasikiaridi2763]

Very helpful!I bought a 200film but my camera has only two option near that, 130 and 250 which one should i choose?

[@RoodeMenon]

Set exposure close to the film's iso (iso 200 on roll = 1/250 on Nikon's dial or whatever is close to 200 in other cameras) . Aperture is 16 for strong sunlight and goes down from there to 11 (semi cloudy), 8 (overcast), 5 is shade. For dark shots let go of the ISO exposure rule, open up the aperture to full, and keep the camera on a tripod. Here is where the exposure will be 1/30th to 1/1. After that if it's really dark then use "B" (Bulb) on the dial. This is manual open and close mode. click..............check time...........release.

[@mahardikasiniwoko]

nooooooooo, im asking about how the camera ASA works, not the roll film itself works i mean how camera's system to understanding and applying our ASA's setting thx pls, i need this

[@miniondave6314]

How film gets it's ISO is kind of interesting and he glossed over it a bit in the video (he is trying to keep it simple). Film uses silver halide to produce an image. When he mentioned grain in the video, he was talking about the grains of silver halide on the film. 100 speed film uses very small grains (imagine skin cells), which produces a picture with less visible grain. Those small grains require a lot more light to produce the image. 800 speed film uses much larger grains of silver halide (imagine sand), which produces more visible grain in the photo (I'm sure you've seen grainy old photos). Those larger grains require less light to produce the image. I wanted to add that I love the Minolta X-700 on the shelf. They are excellent cameras. It is my "go to" manual camera.

[@hakitowr]

Hi! Does this matter for point and shoot film camera?

[@paganphil100]

eleanora aurora: Yes....ISO settings apply to ALL cameras.

[@nataliaramirezmusic6585]

For someone who has never ever shoot films your video is really helpful ❤ now I can understand ISO for my film and my Digicam

[@MASSTERWORKS]

one of the better videos to explain this, if not the best. enjoyed the visuals as well, thanks. (easy sub 👍)

[@CH0015]

Your explanations and the visuals are amazing!!

[@cinemazeta]

Excellent video, but film is not analog

[@AnalogResurgence]

Maybe not in the truest sense of the word, but by this point the word has become adopted for use with chemical process photography. It’s now so recognizable to people and because language keeps changing, analog photography has become a very normal term when talking about film. It’s an interesting shift for sure www.picturecorrect.com/tips/dont-talk-to-me-about-analogue-photography/

[@portraitblake]

This makes so much sense. I couldn’t understand why people go down in ISO to over expose film. Makes so much sense.

[@taylorgardiner9101]

Amazing video. You were clear and informative, thank you for this! Excited about my film journey

[@storybynick]

This video helped out alot! Great channel and really enjoyed the explanation. Appreciate you!

[@laurahermiston7914]

Wow. I've never watched a tutorial and then see a friend pop up as an example (4:03). Wild!