ISO Test from my 20D

[blackwaterstudio]

These were taken today with my new 20D. No noise reduction software added, all shot in RAW.

ISO 100
http://webpages.charter.net/jsmith2094/DPP_0001.jpg

ISO 800
http://webpages.charter.net/jsmith2094/DPP_0002.jpg

ISO 3200
http://webpages.charter.net/jsmith2094/DPP_0003.jpg

[fish]

works good, huh? :thumb

800 is really a sweet spot.

[pathfinder]

works good, huh? :thumb

800 is really a sweet spot.

Very nice images - even at 3200 it is better than 800 ASA film ever was.

I actually don't see much difference at 1000-1200 ether. A little Neat Image and it's good to go.

[blackwaterstudio]

I'm very pleased with the outcome of the higher ISO range. Should make for some great hockey shots

[ian408]

Nice. Even a little NI at 3200 would'nt hurt too badly.

ian

[gus]

Guys i read that a lightning shot should be low ISO...this is a dark shot so why shouldnt you use high ISO ?

[ian408]

Guys i read that a lightning shot should be low ISO...this is a dark shot so why shouldnt you use high ISO ?
I've never been successful at lightning because there simply isn't much here.
But since you're opening the shutter for a longish exposure, I would think
you want to minimize the amount of light that strikes the sensor knowing
that it will be punctuated by a brilliant flash(es) of lightning.

Ian

[Andy]

Guys i read that a lightning shot should be low ISO...this is a dark shot so why shouldnt you use high ISO ?

lightening is long exposure... multiple seconds... so you don't need the highter iso sensitivity....

[Dee]

I've been resisting the DSLR world but when I see noise tests like this.....

[Nee7x7]

I've been resisting the DSLR world but when I see noise tests like this.....I hear you, Dee!

Especially when our Sony 828's show noise even at ISO 100!!! That's why I'm considering stepping up (and Canon even has an angle viewfinder attachment accessory that would make it very similar to what we have with the 828's swivel body!) Now, if only we could afford to buy into a DSLR system, LOL! (Maybe a good used one like the 10D would do just fine?) :D

I'm curious if anyone here has ever bought a DSLR camera or lens from eBay? There are some really sweet deals there (Cameta Camera has lots of nice priced package deals for example), but I'm a bit nervous to buy something that expensive off eBay. Anyone here have some personal experience in this regard?

Thanks,
~Nee

[GREAPER]

I hear you, Dee!

Especially when our Sony 828's show noise even at ISO 100!!! That's why I'm considering stepping up (and Canon even has an angle viewfinder attachment accessory that would make it very similar to what we have with the 828's swivel body!) Now, if only we could afford to buy into a DSLR system, LOL! (Maybe a good used one like the 10D would do just fine?) :D

I'm curious if anyone here has ever bought a DSLR camera or lens from eBay? There are some really sweet deals there (Cameta Camera has lots of nice priced package deals for example), but I'm a bit nervous to buy something that expensive off eBay. Anyone here have some personal experience in this regard?

Thanks,
~Nee
I bought one thing from cometa camera, I didn't like it and they took the return without a problem. Just know what you are buying because they carry a lot of cheap stuff.

[Nee7x7]

I bought one thing from cometa camera, I didn't like it and they took the return without a problem. Just know what you are buying because they carry a lot of cheap stuff....but can you explain a little more? What did you buy? Was it exactly what was advertised or did you get something different than what you thought you'd get? Was it damaged or non-working? Or ???

Cameta Camera has some nice deals and they list the included items very specifically, but if they substitute one item for another, that's really important to know.

Well, at least they were willing to let you return it...which is good. Did you deal with customer service? How would you rate them in that regard?

My husband buys stuff from eBay all the time. I've had a couple bad experiences with eBay, but mostly that was from buying from individuals rather than from their more established stores.

Anyhow, I'm still considering different options here...

Thanks,
~Nee :)

[Stan]

Very short DOF, I take it you used the 50 f/1.4 rather than the 18-55mm...


Very good test, shows the advances the 20D has over the previous cameras :clap

[blackwaterstudio]

Very short DOF, I take it you used the 50 f/1.4 rather than the 18-55mm...


Very good test, shows the advances the 20D has over the previous cameras :clap
Yea don't think I mentioned that, I used the 50 1.8

[imax]

I tried out the higher speed last night for the first time at an accident scene. ISO 3200

http://imax.smugmug.com/photos/14648853-M.jpg

http://imax.smugmug.com/photos/14648851-M.jpg

http://imax.smugmug.com/photos/14649201-M.jpg

Just have to remember to always keep a tripod in the car!

[blackwaterstudio]

the ol white sheet, someone's dead.

[imax]

the ol white sheet, someone's dead.
2 Dead

Convertibles, High Rates Of Speed, and Concrete Poles don't mix.

[blackwaterstudio]

2 Dead

Convertibles, High Rates Of Speed, and Concrete Poles don't mix.
In that last picture that looks likes a Shelby AC Cobra, was it a kit car or the real thing?

If it was real and in great shape your looking at a $500K+ car.

[imax]

In that last picture that looks likes a Shelby AC Cobra, was it a kit car or the real thing?

If it was real and in great shape your looking at a $500K+ car.
According to the paper it was the real thing.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-123antique,0,148591.story?coll=sfla-news-broward

I sent them the pictures with the correct information but they didn't use them. One day I'll get something in the paper.................

[Nee7x7]

I tried out the higher speed last night for the first time at an accident scene. ISO 3200

http://imax.smugmug.com/photos/14648853-M.jpg

http://imax.smugmug.com/photos/14648851-M.jpg

http://imax.smugmug.com/photos/14649201-M.jpg

Just have to remember to always keep a tripod in the car!Looks like there was only one car involved...which means the driver was probably showing off their fancy sports car to impress a passenger by speeding (or he/she fell asleep at the wheel or was drunk, though drunks usually drive slower and crash into other cars).
What a shame...one moment of "fun" ending two lives... :grim

Well, your high ISO worked really well here. Hopefully, your future night photos will be of happier subjects! I'm surprised the newspaper didn't want the photos...but probably they were being sensitive to surviving family members (or waiting for family members to be notified by police first).

~Nee

[mercphoto]

These were taken today with my new 20D. No noise reduction software added, all shot in RAW.

My 20D floors me. At ISO 800 the noise is so small that I don't even worry about it. At 1600 its not bad either. And at 3200 what I have noticed is that my main subject is usually very noise free, its the background that gets noisy. And to me it feels a bit nogalstic, rather than obtrusive.

[blackwaterstudio]

My 20D floors me. At ISO 800 the noise is so small that I don't even worry about it. At 1600 its not bad either. And at 3200 what I have noticed is that my main subject is usually very noise free, its the background that gets noisy. And to me it feels a bit nogalstic, rather than obtrusive.
Yea I'm glad I made the purchase.