A photographer’s choice of film can have a great deal of effect on the focus, lighting and quality of a final print. Below are some tips for choosing the right film for different photo opportunities.

- Use high speed films, (400, 800 or 1,000) for photos taken indoors or in dim light. Higher speed films are more sensitive to light, but the resulting picture is less sharp.

- Use lower speed films, (200 or 100) in bright light or with a flash. Lower speed films provide sharper pictures, which are clearer when making enlargements.

- Even when there is bright light, use a higher speed film for sports or action shots to cut down on blur.

- When using a lower speed film, make sure to hold the camera steady or use a tripod to avoid blurry pictures.

- When one roll of film will be used in a variety of situations, use a 400 speed film, which provides good quality results in most situations.