Setting ISO 160 on analog dial?

CSoars · 12-24-2008, 09:13 AM

Just want to confirm this, if I load up my LX with Fuji 160C film, I'd set the ISO at the 2nd dash between 100 and 200, right? I'd presume the first dash would be 1/3 over (likely 125 films), and the 2nd dash 2/3's (160). Not exactly correct, but close; there's no half stop option.

Only shot full-stop rated films before.

Ratmagiclady · 12-24-2008, 09:36 AM

That works, you should be fine. If it's color negative film, I'd often rate it a third of a stop lower, anyway. depending what it is.

Wheatfield · 12-24-2008, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by CSoars

Just want to confirm this, if I load up my LX with Fuji 160C film, I'd set the ISO at the 2nd dash between 100 and 200, right? I'd presume the first dash would be 1/3 over (likely 125 films), and the 2nd dash 2/3's (160). Not exactly correct, but close; there's no half stop option.

Only shot full-stop rated films before.

Lets see if I can remember this:

12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400.

IIRC, This is the full numbering sequence on an ISO dial.

Sluggo · 12-24-2008, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Lets see if I can remember this:

12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400.

IIRC, This is the full numbering sequence on an ISO dial.

Yup, in an exponential as opposed to linear sequence, 125 and 160 really are 1/3 and 2/3 of the way between 100 and 200. Well, almost. I think it's strictly closer to 126 and 159.

CSoars · 12-24-2008, 03:24 PM

Thanks! I'm wondering how it'll scan compared to superia 200 (consumer grade). Supposedly it's a punchy saturated film, which should minimize any need for PP.

Ratmagiclady · 12-24-2008, 03:28 PM

No idea. My mention of rating c-41 a third of a stop under at least used to be pretty conventional wisdom, but that's way old, and I gather most scanners actually like thinner negs.

You maniacs!

12-24-2008, 09:13 AM	#1
CSoars Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 322	Setting ISO 160 on analog dial? Just want to confirm this, if I load up my LX with Fuji 160C film, I'd set the ISO at the 2nd dash between 100 and 200, right? I'd presume the first dash would be 1/3 over (likely 125 films), and the 2nd dash 2/3's (160). Not exactly correct, but close; there's no half stop option. Only shot full-stop rated films before.

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12-24-2008, 09:36 AM	#2
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	That works, you should be fine. If it's color negative film, I'd often rate it a third of a stop lower, anyway. depending what it is.

12-24-2008, 11:02 AM	#3
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by CSoars Just want to confirm this, if I load up my LX with Fuji 160C film, I'd set the ISO at the 2nd dash between 100 and 200, right? I'd presume the first dash would be 1/3 over (likely 125 films), and the 2nd dash 2/3's (160). Not exactly correct, but close; there's no half stop option. Only shot full-stop rated films before. Lets see if I can remember this: 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400. IIRC, This is the full numbering sequence on an ISO dial.

12-24-2008, 11:29 AM	#4
Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	Originally posted by Wheatfield Lets see if I can remember this: 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400. IIRC, This is the full numbering sequence on an ISO dial. Yup, in an exponential as opposed to linear sequence, 125 and 160 really are 1/3 and 2/3 of the way between 100 and 200. Well, almost. I think it's strictly closer to 126 and 159.

12-24-2008, 03:24 PM	#5
CSoars Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 322 Original Poster	Thanks! I'm wondering how it'll scan compared to superia 200 (consumer grade). Supposedly it's a punchy saturated film, which should minimize any need for PP.

12-24-2008, 03:28 PM	#6
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	No idea. My mention of rating c-41 a third of a stop under at least used to be pretty conventional wisdom, but that's way old, and I gather most scanners actually like thinner negs. You maniacs!