[flavallee]

I have an underwater 35mm still camera with a built-in flash that doesn't take very good photos with 400 speed film unless there's plenty of light. Would switching to 800 speed film help?

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[erick295]

800 speed film is more sensitive to light, and it will allow you take photos with shorter exposure times (although the photos will be grainier). If your photos are coming out dark, then yes, it may help. If you're using a point-and-shoot, you probably won't get very good results with any speed of film - underwater photography requires good equipment.

[flavallee]

Yep, it's a point-and-shoot type of camera and has no manual settings. The sticker on the back of the housing recommends using 200-speed or 400-speed film and to keep the subject within 6' of the camera. Besides the low-light conditions, I'm probably shooting subjects who are too far away. I don't want grainy photos, so I'll stay away from the 800-speed film. Thanks for your comments.

[slipe]

Grain from ASA 800 film doesn’t show very much if at all on 4 X 6 prints except for dark areas. I doubt there will be a lot of improvements to come on film, but Kodak got their ASA800 film to where it was decent with its grain. I would try a roll.

[flavallee]

Okay, thanks.