Probably an obvious question about Fuji Pro 160C

[thegman]

Same applies to Portra 160 VC or NC, my ZI does not have an ISO setting for 160, just goes from 100 to 200. If I were to shoot this film, would I rate it at 100 and expect things to be a little overexposed? Or would I use exposure compensation to knock off half a stop? Or maybe the tolerance of this film makes either of those things unnecessary?

Is there a reason why these films are 160 rated, and not 100 or 200? It's probably a very stupid question, but yet I ask it...

Thanks

Garry

 

[youngmrcurtis]

The ZI has 1/3 stop clicks on the iso dial, set it to 2/3 of the way between 100 and 200 for 160 speed.

I don't know why 160 is a common speed for films myself, so I can't help beyond that.

 

[thegman]

Doh! I've never noticed that before! The more I find out about the ZI, the more I like it.

Might pick up a few rolls of the Portra to give it a go.