dennis_chaves Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Basically, I'm leaving on a trip to Portugal tomorrow, I want to bring my trusty N65 with me, but i'd also like to use my favorite film (Fujicolor 800). I was told when I got the camera from my friend that it's best to use 200-400 films only (he didn't know how to set the ISO). There's no obvious dial or button for it - so how do I change it? I remeber being told something about DX backings (something like that), would I have to buy one of those, or is it just something in the camera I need to fiddle with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachaine Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 The N65 doesn't have the capability of setting film ISO speed manually. The lowest level Nikon that does is the N80. I'm not sure I understand why you're asking though. It will set the ISO speed of any film you use automatically. Manual ISO speed setting is only needed if you want to push or pull film (use it at an ISO speed different than it's rate ISO speed), or if you want to use some odd, technical films that don't have DX coding on the canister. By the way, there is no "best" film speed. It depends on a lot of things. If you're satisfied with the quality of pictures you get with you Fuji 800, why change. A lower speed film will give you pictures with less grain, but on the other side of the coin, you will have to use slower shutter speeds (or larger aperture). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_chaves Posted June 21, 2003 Author Share Posted June 21, 2003 Oh, thanks a lot! I guess it is a kind of silly answer. But before I used this camera, I was using a very old pentax, which requires that you set the ISO manually (I didn't even know what DX codings were). Thanks for your help, but I am fully aware of the pros and cons of different ISO speeds. I'm using 800 for more casual things, and a couple rolls of 200 for scenery, sunsets, all that. Thanks a million for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachaine Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteraitch Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 You might also consider trying out a few different film types. The quality of light in Portugal is wonderful (especially near the coast) both morning and evening. Slide film captures this well, so Fuji Provia 100F, 400F and even Velvia at ISO50 are worth well worth trying. Then there's Ilford XP2 for those b&w prints... If you really want to stick with 800, take a ND filter and don't forget your polariser! Just a few ideas from a PhotoNet "newbie". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eli_zwillinger Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 But, for completenesses sake, if you arent interested in buying DX backings, you can use aluminum foil and electrical tape. Additionally, you can set +/- 2EV in .5 EV values using the button to the right of the LCD, but thats only if you're not in M mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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