Is 400 ASA the same as 400 ISO?
The ISO standard includes both the ASA (arithmetic) scale and the DIN (logarithmic) scale, just renamed. (DIN was a German standard; ASA was an American one.) There’s a combined notation, e.g. “ISO 100/21º” or “ISO 3200/36º”….ASA 400 = ISO 400?
| Make | NIKON CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Model | NIKON D800 |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| Shutter speed | 1/80 sec |
| Aperture | f/9 |
Can you load film in the light?
Can you load film in the light? You can load film in the light, as only the leader should be exposed. The film cradle has felt around the edge to prevent too much light from getting in while you switch films. You can simply turn away from the sun or shield your camera from the light with your hands.
How can you tell if 35mm film is used?
For APS 35mm film, check for the 4 numbers on the top or bottom of the canister. If the number 3 has a white “x” next to it then it has been exposed and ready for development. For 120 or 220 film (medium format) look to see if the word “exposed” is visible. If so, then the film has most likely been used.
Do you have to load 35mm film in the dark?
Yes, you can load black & white and color film 35mm film in daylight. There is felt at the canister’s opening to prevent light from entering. It needs to be loaded in total darkness, as infrared light will enter the canister if exposed to available light.
Should I keep my film in the fridge?
Yes, storing them in the fridge is a good idea. The cool temperature slows the degradation of the film. Additional benefit is gained from the stable temperature. To prevent condensation, being an issue, simply take the film out of the fridge the evening before you intend to use it.
Can I leave film in my camera?
You should get it developed before the film expiry date. It will develop if left longer but the colour will be off. Now if it was black and white film you could leave it in there for 50 years and it would be fine. It may lose some contrast but you can compensate for that in printing.
What happens if I open my camera with film in it?
Only the film that is outside of the canister will have been exposed to daylight ( ruined ) when you opened the camera. So any film inside the canister will be fine.
Does film get ruined by light?
Expect to lose between 2-6 frames, but don’t just throw the whole thing away. Anything exposed to light will probably be toast. Unless you exposed the whole roll, the entire roll isn’t toast. If the film was exposed to daylight, they’re pretty much gone.
Do magnets mess up film?
NO. Your question suggests you confuse elecromagnetic sensitive material like audio or video tape with light and chemically sensitive material like film. Film is not affected by electromagnetic fields but by Xrays.