What film should I buy for my Minolta SRT 202? [I'm COMPLETELY new to film photog]

[lindsaycurganphoto]

I have no idea what the best film might be... I know I would like a good sharp image with some fine grain for texture.
I want to try out color and black and white both, so you can tell me your thoughts on both types.

ALSO, I'll be looking to send my film off to develop it rather than using walmart or some junk.
So, can you recommend a great place for me to ship my film off to to be developed?

Links will be appreciated! :mrgreen:

Thanks!

 

[dxqcanada]

Lower ISO film has smaller grain ... I personally prefer 100 or lower.
This goes with both colour and B&W.
Film is a personal thing, as different film types/brands have their own characteristics ... so this is something you will have to experiment with.

 

[lindsaycurganphoto]

Lower ISO film has smaller grain ... I personally prefer 100 or lower.
This goes with both colour and B&W.
Film is a personal thing, as different film types/brands have their own characteristics ... so this is something you will have to experiment with.

I know I'll need to experiment, but I don't even know what the right kind of film would be. I THINK I read that 35mm is what I need? I'm scared to buy something and it be the wrong thing.
Ex.: Do I just buy 35mm film that works with newer film cameras? Is it all the same for both new and old film cameras or are there certain brands specifically for older film cameras?

 

[webestang64]

My favorite color print (C-41) is Fuji 400.....


I also like Kodak 400....


Or I like to shoot slide film (E-6) and process it in C-41 to get shots like this.....



Black-n-White film I really like just about any film. HP5 or Tri-x for old school grain shots or Kodak T-Max or Ilford Delta films for smooth T-grain tech.
There is still a C-41 BW film out there as well.

 

[dxqcanada]

Ah, you really don't know much about film.
Yes, the camera you have used 35mm film
First you should read the User Guide: Minolta SR-T 200, 201, 202 instruction manual, user manual, PDF manual, free instruction manuals
Then look over the films that may be available to you: Amazon.com: 35mm - Film / Film Photography: Electronics

 

[limr]

A great standard B&W film to start with is Kodak TriX. It's got nice grain for a 400 speed film. If you want finer, though, look for the Kodak Tmax 100. It's going to be less tolerant of exposure errors, however.

The Ilford Delta films are also fine-grained.


For color, I like the Kodak Gold series, although the 100 speed is difficult to get. Not sure if it's being made anymore. The 200 speed is still available but that too is getting scarce - maybe it's being replaced? I've been seeing Color Plus 200 lately, which might be the replacement.

 

[lindsaycurganphoto]

The photos are super helpful! Thanks. I really love the Kodak 400 result! Gorgeous color and grain. :] Thanks!

 

[lindsaycurganphoto]

Ah, you really don't know much about film.
Yes, the camera you have used 35mm film
First you should read the User Guide: Minolta SR-T 200, 201, 202 instruction manual, user manual, PDF manual, free instruction manuals
Then look over the films that may be available to you: Amazon.com: 35mm - Film / Film Photography: Electronics

Hahaha, yeah, I wasn't kidding about not knowing film. & thanks--I'll read through the manual and look over the films! Very helpful. :]

 

[tirediron]

A great standard B&W film to start with is Kodak TriX. It's got nice grain for a 400 speed film. If you want finer, though, look for the Kodak Tmax 100. It's going to be less tolerant of exposure errors, however.

The Ilford Delta films are also fine-grained.


For color, I like the Kodak Gold series, although the 100 speed is difficult to get. Not sure if it's being made anymore. The 200 speed is still available but that too is getting scarce - maybe it's being replaced? I've been seeing Color Plus 200 lately, which might be the replacement.

Kodak????? uke: EVERYONE knows that the BEST B&W print films are made by Ilford! HP5 and FP4 are excellent choices, and very forgiving if you want to develop at home as well!

 

[lindsaycurganphoto]

A great standard B&W film to start with is Kodak TriX. It's got nice grain for a 400 speed film. If you want finer, though, look for the Kodak Tmax 100. It's going to be less tolerant of exposure errors, however.

The Ilford Delta films are also fine-grained.


For color, I like the Kodak Gold series, although the 100 speed is difficult to get. Not sure if it's being made anymore. The 200 speed is still available but that too is getting scarce - maybe it's being replaced? I've been seeing Color Plus 200 lately, which might be the replacement.

Sweet, I'll look those up! The Kodak TriX sounds like what I need if it's more tolerant--since I'm just starting out.

 

[lindsaycurganphoto]

A great standard B&W film to start with is Kodak TriX. It's got nice grain for a 400 speed film. If you want finer, though, look for the Kodak Tmax 100. It's going to be less tolerant of exposure errors, however.

The Ilford Delta films are also fine-grained.


For color, I like the Kodak Gold series, although the 100 speed is difficult to get. Not sure if it's being made anymore. The 200 speed is still available but that too is getting scarce - maybe it's being replaced? I've been seeing Color Plus 200 lately, which might be the replacement.

Kodak????? uke: EVERYONE knows that the BEST B&W print films are made by Ilford! HP5 and FP4 are excellent choices, and very forgiving if you want to develop at home as well!

Cool!! Good to know! I'll look those guys uppp.

 

[bogeyguy]

Lower ISO film has smaller grain ... I personally prefer 100 or lower.
This goes with both colour and B&W.
Film is a personal thing, as different film types/brands have their own characteristics ... so this is something you will have to experiment with.

I know I'll need to experiment, but I don't even know what the right kind of film would be. I THINK I read that 35mm is what I need? I'm scared to buy something and it be the wrong thing.
Ex.: Do I just buy 35mm film that works with newer film cameras? Is it all the same for both new and old film cameras or are there certain brands specifically for older film cameras?

If your shooting with a SLR 202 you will definitely need to use 35mm film. 35 mm is 35 mm. There are different speeds (iso). The lower the ISO the slower the film speed but the finer the grain is in the photo. There are not a lot of companies left that make film any longer. You'll probably need to buy your film on line. Sounds to me like your very new to film photography and you should get yourself a good book and start from the beginning;

 

[minicoop1985]

I'm a fan of Fuji Superia or Kodak 400. If you're not sure quite what you want to shoot primarily, maybe a 400 ISO film might be a bit more versatile.

 

[limr]

A great standard B&W film to start with is Kodak TriX. It's got nice grain for a 400 speed film. If you want finer, though, look for the Kodak Tmax 100. It's going to be less tolerant of exposure errors, however.

The Ilford Delta films are also fine-grained.


For color, I like the Kodak Gold series, although the 100 speed is difficult to get. Not sure if it's being made anymore. The 200 speed is still available but that too is getting scarce - maybe it's being replaced? I've been seeing Color Plus 200 lately, which might be the replacement.

Kodak????? uke: EVERYONE knows that the BEST B&W print films are made by Ilford! HP5 and FP4 are excellent choices, and very forgiving if you want to develop at home as well!

Blasphemer!

Okay, yes, I do really like the Ilford films. But don't go hatin' on my TriX, man! You'll have to pry it out of my cold dead hands and out of the K1000 that will be clutched in them! :mrgreen:

 

[terri]

Kodak still puts out excellent products. Too bad their corporate culture has dimmed so much of our enthusiasm for them. But I buy lots of Kodak products, as well as Ilford.


Okay, complete thread hijack:

I am deeply in love with this image. It looks hand-colored. It makes me happy.

/hijack.