ISO Question -Sony NEX
Sep 6, 2013 10:49:05 #
Still working out stuff on my lovely NEX5n; It offers exceptional ISO ranges, but the more I read posts here at UHH, the more I wonder if I am confusing myself.
I do a fair amount of interior photography, and have gravitated to 1600 ISO for that purpose. My results are often average. Now I see a lot of respected contributors shooting at ISO 100. If you were me, shooting in low light surroundings , what setting would YOU choose? Any resources on the web would be fan-tastic!
I do a fair amount of interior photography, and have gravitated to 1600 ISO for that purpose. My results are often average. Now I see a lot of respected contributors shooting at ISO 100. If you were me, shooting in low light surroundings , what setting would YOU choose? Any resources on the web would be fan-tastic!
Sep 6, 2013 11:55:24 #
I suppose the 100ISO shooters are using flash, that would get rid of SOME noise! What lens are you using?
Sep 7, 2013 00:18:57 #
BobInNJ wrote:
Still working out stuff on my lovely NEX5n; It offers exceptional ISO ranges, but the more I read posts here at UHH, the more I wonder if I am confusing myself.
I do a fair amount of interior photography, and have gravitated to 1600 ISO for that purpose. My results are often average. Now I see a lot of respected contributors shooting at ISO 100. If you were me, shooting in low light surroundings , what setting would YOU choose? Any resources on the web would be fan-tastic!
I do a fair amount of interior photography, and have gravitated to 1600 ISO for that purpose. My results are often average. Now I see a lot of respected contributors shooting at ISO 100. If you were me, shooting in low light surroundings , what setting would YOU choose? Any resources on the web would be fan-tastic!
I seldom shoot over 400.
Sep 7, 2013 06:51:28 #
Choosing an ISO over 100 is a last resort measure. In terms of noise, the NEX5n will perform Ok at iso800 but you lose 2EVs of dynamic range and throw away much of the colour sensitivity and tonal range of the outstanding Sony Sensor. At iso1600, noise is intrusive, 3EVs of dynamic range vanishes along with even more loss of tone and colour.
You don't say what sort of interiors you shoot and whether a tripod and/or flash can be used so it's hard to offer any advice but interiors can be dim, needing all the colour and tone you can extract form the Sensor or they can have a high DR due to sunlight through a window.
If you are doing interiors for house sales, than a tripod and flash are essential tools of the trade.
You don't say what sort of interiors you shoot and whether a tripod and/or flash can be used so it's hard to offer any advice but interiors can be dim, needing all the colour and tone you can extract form the Sensor or they can have a high DR due to sunlight through a window.
If you are doing interiors for house sales, than a tripod and flash are essential tools of the trade.
Sep 7, 2013 07:02:08 #
BobInNJ wrote:
Still working out stuff on my lovely NEX5n; It offers exceptional ISO ranges, but the more I read posts here at UHH, the more I wonder if I am confusing myself.
I do a fair amount of interior photography, and have gravitated to 1600 ISO for that purpose. My results are often average. Now I see a lot of respected contributors shooting at ISO 100. If you were me, shooting in low light surroundings , what setting would YOU choose? Any resources on the web would be fan-tastic!
I do a fair amount of interior photography, and have gravitated to 1600 ISO for that purpose. My results are often average. Now I see a lot of respected contributors shooting at ISO 100. If you were me, shooting in low light surroundings , what setting would YOU choose? Any resources on the web would be fan-tastic!
You should do some reading and start to understand the difference between ISO 100 and 1600. The software in the camera also can make the difference. Light is the most important part of any photograph. If you do not understand it you will always have average photos. There is a definite correlation between light and ISO. The lens you are using will also make a difference.
Sep 7, 2013 07:54:27 #
Increase exposure decrease iso, that might solve you prob want a slaved flash for details. Can you sghoot when interior is bright. I think u should be able to hit 400 iso with safety and good post processing. Oh, use a tripod and shoot for 100 iso and a very slow exposure with Le least deep f stops can get away with. Good luck.
Sep 7, 2013 10:05:47 #
got it re: tripod; i use it always. A question came re: lens choice: I use the Sony 18-55 lens; bought the 16 mm WAL pancake from Sony- I can't see much difference at all, so I am about to sell it on E-bay, get the 18-200 when my piggy bank allows. The pancake seems useless, unless I am not using proper settings on the NEX. Goal when I bought it was to get much wider views in tight spots.
Anyone have a 18-200mm for sale cheap? :-)
Learned a lot from you guys- I am shooting at 100 ISO, up to 400 to see results. tyty, Bob
Anyone have a 18-200mm for sale cheap? :-)
Learned a lot from you guys- I am shooting at 100 ISO, up to 400 to see results. tyty, Bob
Sep 7, 2013 11:10:10 #
BobInNJ wrote:
Still working out stuff on my lovely NEX5n; It offers exceptional ISO ranges, but the more I read posts here at UHH, the more I wonder if I am confusing myself.
I do a fair amount of interior photography, and have gravitated to 1600 ISO for that purpose. My results are often average. Now I see a lot of respected contributors shooting at ISO 100. If you were me, shooting in low light surroundings , what setting would YOU choose? Any resources on the web would be fan-tastic!
I do a fair amount of interior photography, and have gravitated to 1600 ISO for that purpose. My results are often average. Now I see a lot of respected contributors shooting at ISO 100. If you were me, shooting in low light surroundings , what setting would YOU choose? Any resources on the web would be fan-tastic!
It depends.
High ISO's mask detail and sharpness...but when you say that your results are "average" that's not very descriptive, a posted shot might help.
If it were me, I'd use a low ISO and use a tripod...
I just re-read your post...what do you mean "interior photography" exactly?
Parties?
Plays?
Real Estate?
Knowing that and having a sample would help us help you.
One thing is this: your camera cannot do miracles...light is light...and too dark is too dark....that's just life.
If you want low ISO and sharper images indoors..add light to the scene; open windows...get people close to light sources....turn on lights.
Sep 7, 2013 11:31:11 #
Sorry- Interior means shots of rooms in houses, as I am a Realtor. I use tripods, most of my point and shoot pics are managed to 200 ISO by the NEX. Funny- I went in to use 100 ISO, it isn't available! boo hiss.
see pictures- neither is acceptable; need to understand how to set camera to capture views through the window. My nemisis personified. i added a third to show a decent shot of dining room, no window
see pictures- neither is acceptable; need to understand how to set camera to capture views through the window. My nemisis personified. i added a third to show a decent shot of dining room, no window
Sep 7, 2013 11:31:25 #
Sorry- Interior means shots of rooms in houses, as I am a Realtor. I use tripods, most of my point and shoot pics are managed to 200 ISO by the NEX. Funny- I went in to use 100 ISO, it isn't available! boo hiss.
see pictures- neither is acceptable; need to understand how to set camera to capture views through the window. My nemisis personified. i added a third to show a decent shot of dining room, no window
see pictures- neither is acceptable; need to understand how to set camera to capture views through the window. My nemisis personified. i added a third to show a decent shot of dining room, no window
Sep 7, 2013 11:31:42 #
Sorry- Interior means shots of rooms in houses, as I am a Realtor. I use tripods, most of my point and shoot pics are managed to 200 ISO by the NEX. Funny- I went in to use 100 ISO, it isn't available! boo hiss.
see pictures- neither is acceptable; need to understand how to set camera to capture views through the window. My nemisis personified. i added a third to show a decent shot of dining room, no window
see pictures- neither is acceptable; need to understand how to set camera to capture views through the window. My nemisis personified. i added a third to show a decent shot of dining room, no window
Sep 7, 2013 11:33:54 #
Sep 7, 2013 11:38:21 #
don't like the overexposure coming through windows. Professionals can take same shot, but clear image of trees etc outside is captured. Probably something basic I should do in settings; suggestions welcome
Sep 7, 2013 11:42:23 #
BobInNJ wrote:
don't like the overexposure coming through windows. Professionals can take same shot, but clear image of trees etc outside is captured. Probably something basic I should do in settings; suggestions welcome
Ahh...well...here is the deal.
It's NOT about ISO...it's about dynamic range.
Your camera cannot capture that extreme of a dynamic range as it exists without doing something...either HDR, bracket or add light to the inside and even things out.
Here is a video illustrating how to do exactly what you want to do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDLjOKSROnQ
Sep 7, 2013 11:52:38 #
The shots are good. I don't like the first one because of composition and it is not wide enough. Doesn't seem you used a wide angle. I don't know about the overexposed window. Probably the sun was shining into the interior? Should have shot it when It was shining from west to east? Maybe, just a thought.... I get see through windows all the time with my NEX 5N. Don't give up on the 16mm that lens is OK. Or buy yourself an old 2.0 minolta lens and Buy a Minolta to NEX converter On The wide angle range. Or buy f/2.8 14mm Rokinon, I have seen great pictures with these ( I have an 8mm but it is too wide, anyway, but it could do)---> and you would need to crop ).
I think you are comparing your photos with HDR'd photos of interiors which look completely stunning. That is another subject completely, post processing., and requires skill and software.
I think you are comparing your photos with HDR'd photos of interiors which look completely stunning. That is another subject completely, post processing., and requires skill and software.
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