ISO 100 or higher ISO
Dec 31, 2012 02:16:12 #
markymark
Loc: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hello new member from Calgary Alberta Canada. Could some one voice there opinion on which is better for low noise when it comes to close up photography. If I shoot at ISO 100 hand held but I need ISO 400 to give me a 200 shutter speed to prevent blur from my shaking, is it better to use the 400 ISO to achieve the 200 shutter speed or under expose the photo using ISO 100 and bump up the exposure in Photoshop camera raw. I am shooting in raw format. In other words which one is the less of two evils. Thank you for any input, I have been reading your forum for a month now and have learned a lot.
Dec 31, 2012 03:23:47 #
Dec 31, 2012 06:02:14 #
Hello Mark and welcome to the UHH. I try and get the best exposure in camera first. Don't hesitate to bump up the iso...400....800....even higher you can get very nice results with a quality lens.
Dec 31, 2012 06:15:32 #
The question is mute, every photograph depends on the circumstance you are shooting, you could not do this shooting fast moving sports as raw is too slow to empty in the buffer
I only use RAW at weddings and events, sports are JPEG and whatever iso is needed from 200 to 1600
I only use RAW at weddings and events, sports are JPEG and whatever iso is needed from 200 to 1600
Dec 31, 2012 13:07:24 #
markymark
Loc: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Bret wrote:
Hello Mark and welcome to the UHH. I try and get the best exposure in camera first. Don't hesitate to bump up the iso...400....800....even higher you can get very nice results with a quality lens.
Thanks, are you watching the world junior hockey championships at all, it looks like the Czech's will be playing the U.S, and the winner will play Canada in the semi's.
Dec 31, 2012 13:12:24 #
No....not unless you can point me towards a live web cast...I get almost all the tv I watch from the internet.
Dec 31, 2012 13:26:35 #
markymark
Loc: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Bret wrote:
No....not unless you can point me towards a live web cast...I get almost all the tv I watch from the internet.
tsn.ca has live steaming but unfortunately you will have to pay, but for updates on the tournament it is excellent. P.S. this may be a stupid question but how can you tell if your lens can shoot half, quarter or full life size, which would actually be macro. I have an Canon 2.8/f 100mm macro lens, but I know for a fact that it is not a true macro. Why do the call a lens a macro if it is not?
Dec 31, 2012 13:35:32 #
Have a look at this http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26505-1.html
I don't know about your Canon lens...maybe do that for sales. I have a nikon28-105 half macro lens as well. Its not bad..but not a true macro lens.
I don't know about your Canon lens...maybe do that for sales. I have a nikon28-105 half macro lens as well. Its not bad..but not a true macro lens.
Dec 31, 2012 13:41:49 #
markymark
Loc: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Go point about sales, although it is a great lens especially for portraits.
Dec 31, 2012 14:00:49 #
Yes...I bet it does just fine. I think my next lens for portraits will be the 85 1.8D.
Dec 31, 2012 16:36:32 #
suprised no one mentioned this, the problem is you are handholding your camera. From what I understand of macro photography a TRIPOD is a neccesity to prevent camera shake and blur.
Dec 31, 2012 16:43:36 #
Using a tripod with field macro work is almost impossible. Maybe a mono pod at times...but even then it will most likely get in your way.
I think it depends on your subject as well....flowers are one thing...moving insects are a different story.
I think it depends on your subject as well....flowers are one thing...moving insects are a different story.
Jan 1, 2013 01:55:26 #
markymark
Loc: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Yes a tripod is great but you have other factors to consider like wind which a tripod is of not much help, plus since I don't have a lens that shoots life size shots it is at best close up photography. Plus lugging around a tripod for close up photos seems like a real pain in the rear. For scenic shots and telephoto shots I totally agree with you on using a tripod. Thanks for the reply.
Jan 1, 2013 01:57:13 #
markymark
Loc: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A mono pod I do own one but find that my beer cooler does the trick, maybe that is why I am so shaky, thanks again for your input.
Jan 1, 2013 08:38:23 #
markymark wrote:
Hello new member from Calgary Alberta Canada. Coul... (show quote)
Hi Markymark, first, welcome to the hog. ive noticed you have been getting lots of answers to your question. Good. Here is one more to add to the fire....Hand holding a camera with any lens is a tricky thing for closeup and/or macro. A tripod is really a necessity, also, if you dont want to lug around a big 'pod, get one of the mini tripods...they will extend far enough for you to get the shot and not worry about wind tipping over the pod. Also do you have a remote release? That is also a MUST. For no matter how careful you are, when you release the shutter button, there will be an almost imperceptible camera jiggle. Now, as far as iso, since this is digital, and not film, shoot at 100, 200, 400, etc. and choose the best shot. As you get more accustomed to macro you will automatically go to the iso that suits you best.
I hope ive been able to help you even a little. Keep shooting....
Rich
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