Choosing film
The film you load decides the look of every picture on the roll.
| Type | Good for | Forgiving? |
|---|---|---|
| Colour negative | Everyday photos, prints | Very |
| Black and white | Mood, contrast, home developing | Quite |
| Slide (reversal) | Rich colour, projection | Not at all |
ISO speed
Lower ISO (100–200) gives finer grain but needs more light; ISO 400 is the all-rounder; 800 and above suits dim light and indoor scenes.
Format
35 mm (135) gives 24 or 36 frames; 120 roll film for medium-format cameras gives 8–16 larger frames.