My meter read 1/8sec. I was hoping there would be a way to push the limitations on a film somehow. I hear of some sticking to one film ISO and wonder how that is possible other than flash/tripod use. Thanks so much for sharing Karen.
Thanks for your question. In a dark room, with 400 speed film there are certainly possibilities for exposure, like underexposing and overdeveloping the film but I wouldn't do it that way. Plus, if your meter reads 400 ASA, f2 @1/8th of a sec, you are 3-4 stops under what you can physically handhold without any shake. Shooting at a quicker shutter speed would underexpose your film significantly more than your film can really handle.
Turning your dial to 1/60th or 1/125 sec, rating your film at 3200 or 6400, (3-4 stops over the meter!) and overdeveloping (pushing) the film would cause considerable grain and loss of detail in the shadows. It's a look, but it's not a look I like, especially for color.
You may do some tests though and see for yourself, perhaps you will like it!
I would either use a tripod, or use higher speed film.
Hope this helps!
