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Laurence
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 Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:36 pm Post subject: Fuji X100 - Field Comparisons ISO800 to ISO12800 |
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Laurence wrote:
I just got back from a walk into the woods. I found a dark place where I
hoped that I could show the differences in ISOs. I picked out the fir tree
cone and the salal leaf to show differences, and to show sharp edges and
areas of solid color.
The camera was at default mode, with no internal sharpening or noise
algorithms. Simply "straight shots" as hand-held. So these should at least
a rudimentary comparison of the images in real-world situations.
ISO100 to ISO800 did not show me any discernible differences, so I just
started with ISO800 and then up to ISO12800.
Personally, I can see noise developing at 6400 and 12800, but it
doesn't seem too bad.
Anyway, I hope these show at least SOME of the differences. I am not a
very good tester, but these were the best non-scientific shots I could do. 
800
1600
3200
6400
12800
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Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
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Esox lucius
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| Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Esox lucius wrote:
I would say it certainly passed the test!
For your own interest, you should also make a night series or one where the blue channel is dominating. Color noise behaves differently depending on dominant color channel. This way, you'll be able to define your personal preference for type of setting/light and what is max ISO you want to use if using for print (downsized to web you get rid of a lot of noise so less picky standards are allowed). |
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Laurence
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| Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
| Esox lucius wrote: |
I would say it certainly passed the test!
For your own interest, you should also make a night series or one where the blue channel is dominating. Color noise behaves differently depending on dominant color channel. This way, you'll be able to define your personal preference for type of setting/light and what is max ISO you want to use if using for print (downsized to web you get rid of a lot of noise so less picky standards are allowed). |
The "blue channel dominating"...so, a blue sky Esox? Or maybe some of the
clear blue-green pools on the river? Something like that?
And sure...I'll try a series at night.
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Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
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Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Esox lucius
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Esox lucius wrote:
When I first got my D3 I was blown away by the high ISO. It took me quite a while to learn to handle the high ISO, and find my personal preferences, where I set my new bookmark for "don't go beyond this ISO if you want to make large prints".
No need to shoot Fuji X100 ISO tests for me (I use D3 and D3S regularly in low light) but I found it useful to learn the high ISO handling personally, and I think you will appreciate as well. There is a whole new world out there to discover, people using flash or never shooting above ISO 800 are missing out on a lot of opportunities.
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Laurence
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| Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
| Esox lucius wrote: |
When I first got my D3 I was blown away by the high ISO. It took me quite a while to learn to handle the high ISO, and find my personal preferences, where I set my new bookmark for "don't go beyond this ISO if you want to make large prints".
No need to shoot Fuji X100 ISO tests for me (I use D3 and D3S regularly in low light) but I found it useful to learn the high ISO handling personally, and I think you will appreciate as well. There is a whole new world out there to discover, people using flash or never shooting above ISO 800 are missing out on a lot of opportunities. |
I fully appreciate your views, and your suggestions. THANK YOU very
much. I too, like to make the occasional large print, and so will definitely
set my own bookmark for "don't go beyond this ISO for large prints."
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Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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