Understanding Film ISO - Analog Exposure Basics

To shoot film well you should understand exactly how an image gets made, so the basics of exposure are a great place to start! Let's start by understanding how ISO works when it comes to analog and, especially, how it's different from digital!

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[shtefangusan]

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 )

[bakeszgabesz]

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

[janoca]

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

[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.

[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!

[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.

[neptun]

The Channel we needed, but didn't deserve

[TheAstroTaco]

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

[nataliaramirezmusic]

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

[orudomisu]

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.

[paulad]

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!!

[laurahermiston]

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

[nava_va]

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

[christopherrasmussen]

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.

[portraitblake]

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

[joAraSantos]

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

[elainep]

Just ordered my film camera and this is sooo helpful

[davidbrock]

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.

[hotscuba]

I’ve been into photography for years, but never really understood iso completely. This video has completely changed my perspective and I have no doubt what I learned from this video will benefit every single photography I take from this point on. Thank you

[kylestarks_]

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