35mm film camera aperture and shutter speed

6 years 2 months ago #560342 by Matthew-Jorgenson
Hello, I am currently enrolled in a photography course, and I am trying to find a baseline for my aperture and shutter speed. This is for black and white film.
My iso is set at 400 on my Canon Eos elan 7 (35mm film camera) with a 28mm-300mm lens
I have tried these combinations in poor lighting and no flash:
(Shutter speed 1/180) (Aperture 3.5) iso 400
and
(Shutter speed 1/500) (Aperture 5.6) iso 400


This roll of film is for practice only. Looking for a baseline of aperture and shutter speed. What combinations that worked for your in/outdoor shots?
Thanks! 


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6 years 2 months ago #560353 by icepics
Are you using the camera's meter to determine settings? The aperture and shutter speed settings will depend on the amount of light and what the meter indicates (enough light or not).

I usually use 400 ISO film indoors or maybe outdoors on a day that's overcast/cloudy or if I'll be in low light. I use 100 speed film outdoors on sunny days.

My starting point (and where I usually reset the camera for the next time when I'm done) is 1/125 and f8. If I have the camera at f8 then I can turn the lens barrel to set the aperture a stop or two either way (to f11 or f5.6, etc.) fairly efficiently. Most cameras I use have a sync speed of 1/125, and that's usually where I can shoot hand held without blur. If I'm out on a nice sunny day chances are the meter would indicate a faster shutter speed setting.

The shutter speeds you mention seem rather fast for shooting in low light, but it's hard to know without metering the scene/subject.

I've found it works best shooting B&W film to get proper exposures so I get negatives that aren't too thin or too dense.

Sharon
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6 years 2 months ago #560420 by Matthew-Jorgenson
 I will try that out. I keep a log of all my shots and will try to update this thread with my photos once they are developed. I will be developing my own film, so it will be amature work at best. I am open to advice and criticism. Thank you for your input!


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6 years 2 months ago #560634 by Shadowfixer1
If your camera doesn't have a working meter, then use the sunny 16 rule and adjust shutter and aperture from there when outside.
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6 years 1 month ago - 6 years 1 month ago #563681 by Matthew-Jorgenson
*Update*
These came off my first contact sheet. It was my first time developing film, so most of the film did not develop properly. These photos where the ones most observable. Please critique them and do not be afraid to offend me. 

Wagon        ISO 400     Shutter Speed N/a        Aperture N/a 
 South East sun reflecting off snow.
House         ISO 400     Shutter Speed 1/350     Aperture 9.5
Tree            ISO 400     Shutter Speed 1/500    Aperture 11
Train car     ISO 400     Shutter Speed 1/500     Aperture 9.5
Train track  ISO 400     Shutter Speed 1/350     Aperture 11


imgur.com/a/u7Evz

Please Let me know if link is invalid for you. I took a picture of the contact sheet with my phone because I could not get the scanned document to transfer. 
  

 In addition to your critiquing advice, please feel free to give me Ideas on what to shoot for my next assignment. I love taking photos that capture other people's interest. This makes me feel invested in the project.


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