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Posted by Ian on August 18, 2005 at 22:30:28:

In Reply to: Dumb Question posted by FRED on August 18, 2005 at 18:08:39:

Thats what I was thinking too.

In fact, I did mananage to take an excleent picture, in a cave, of a lama. I was using my Minox, which takes excellent low light pics, and a 100 asa film. The lama protested that the pic would probably not come out, but it was perfect, despite the low light.

I think 100 asa is probably good enough, unless you are taking a lot of pics in Gompas or the paintings.

Ian

: OK at the risk of it seeming like a dumb question why use 800 ASA film? One of the biggest problems I found, at altitude, is the brightness and UV. To need 800 ASA means it must be incredibly dark or you are trying to use a long telephoto with a small aperture lens.

: Just interested since I normally take 50 ASA with me for my backup film camera. Although the lens is 35mm f2.8 so its quite fast.

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: Thats what I was thinking too. : In fact, I did mananage to take an excleent picture, in a cave, of a lama. I was using my Minox, which takes excellent low light pics, and a 100 asa film. The lama protested that the pic would probably not come out, but it was perfect, despite the low light. : I think 100 asa is probably good enough, unless you are taking a lot of pics in Gompas or the paintings. : Ian : : OK at the risk of it seeming like a dumb question why use 800 ASA film? One of the biggest problems I found, at altitude, is the brightness and UV. To need 800 ASA means it must be incredibly dark or you are trying to use a long telephoto with a small aperture lens. : : Just interested since I normally take 50 ASA with me for my backup film camera. Although the lens is 35mm f2.8 so its quite fast.

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