Auto ISO
Nov 3, 2014 07:23:43 #
The other day I accidentally put my d6 on auto ISO--it was rather interesting seeing the variations in lighting and the good results--any of you do that on a regular basis in low light and then use noise reduction in post processing (if too much noise is apparent). I thought with the high ISO available in newer cameras it might be worth a try--though I usually shoot , when ever I can, around 200-400 ISO
Nov 3, 2014 07:32:13 #
Les White wrote:
The other day I accidentally put my d6 on auto ISO--it was rather interesting seeing the variations in lighting and the good results--any of you do that on a regular basis in low light and then use noise reduction in post processing (if too much noise is apparent). I thought with the high ISO available in newer cameras it might be worth a try--though I usually shoot , when ever I can, around 200-400 ISO
On occasion I shoot running races where I want to choose/force both aperture AND shutter speed. In this instance auto ISO is perfect, even in changing light, with respectable quality. With landscapes I never use it as 95% is from a tripod and I can always keep my ISO at 100.
Nov 3, 2014 07:40:26 #
Les White wrote:
The other day I accidentally put my d6 on auto ISO--it was rather interesting seeing the variations in lighting and the good results--any of you do that on a regular basis in low light and then use noise reduction in post processing (if too much noise is apparent). I thought with the high ISO available in newer cameras it might be worth a try--though I usually shoot , when ever I can, around 200-400 ISO
I also leave my ISO on auto for walk around shooting!, until I get into a situation where I want more control, then I turn it off, when I am done I will turn it back to auto, it has taken some time to get used to doing this, but is working for me!!
Nov 3, 2014 07:43:04 #
Les White wrote:
The other day I accidentally put my d6 on auto ISO--it was rather interesting seeing the variations in lighting and the good results--any of you do that on a regular basis in low light and then use noise reduction in post processing (if too much noise is apparent). I thought with the high ISO available in newer cameras it might be worth a try--though I usually shoot , when ever I can, around 200-400 ISO
The beauty of Nikon auto ISO is that you can set the upper limit the camera will use.
No worry about going beyond your noise threshold.
Nov 3, 2014 07:48:11 #
generally i do the same with landscape but in widely varying light with moving subjects it seemed pretty good--in wildlife with my 150-600 Tamron I will up it to as high as 2000-4000 to handle movement and get a decent speed
Nov 3, 2014 07:49:12 #
The later Canons allow you to set Auto ISO with an upper limit. When I use it, I usually have a limit of ISO 400 as this gives me no noticeable noise.
Nov 3, 2014 07:49:37 #
i like that idea and that is when I accidentally had it on and was shooting in widely varying light and some movement and had very good results
Nov 3, 2014 07:50:27 #
glad you mentioned that --have not set the upper limit with my Canon which would be smart to do
Nov 3, 2014 07:52:45 #
joer wrote:
The beauty of Nikon auto ISO is that you can set the upper limit the camera will use.
No worry about going beyond your noise threshold.
No worry about going beyond your noise threshold.
:thumbup: I always use auto ISO on walk around shoots as I'm going from bright sun to deep shadows constantly. Besides setting the limits of your envelope you can also select a shutter speed to not go below. I find auto ISO does not work well with flash as it selects the highest ISO every time.
Nov 3, 2014 08:09:09 #
Nov 3, 2014 08:11:37 #
Les White wrote:
i am going to have to set some limits (starting with how many glasses of wine a day)
there's a limit?!!
Nov 3, 2014 08:21:52 #
Nov 3, 2014 09:25:36 #
Les White wrote:
like with the ISO--an upper limit :)
I meant the wine,
BTW {By The Way} click on the "quote reply" when answering so we know whom it is you are talking to! not to hard to figure out on a single page , but when you get to more than 2 pages it is hard to figure out
thanks!!
Nov 3, 2014 10:01:34 #
joer wrote:
The beauty of Nikon auto ISO is that you can set the upper limit the camera will use.
No worry about going beyond your noise threshold.
No worry about going beyond your noise threshold.
And I think any serious photographer should do ISO tests of their cameras - shoot different types of lighting at all available ISO settings and compare the amount of noise. That way you will know what is the upper limit should be.
Nov 4, 2014 06:04:31 #
Les White wrote:
The other day I accidentally put my d6 on auto ISO--it was rather interesting seeing the variations in lighting and the good results--any of you do that on a regular basis in low light and then use noise reduction in post processing (if too much noise is apparent). I thought with the high ISO available in newer cameras it might be worth a try--though I usually shoot , when ever I can, around 200-400 ISO
Yes, I have and was pleasantly surprised most of the time. Unfortunately my camera (FZ200) wont do "auto ISO" in manual mode. That is where I would like to see the result, when I set two parameters and the camera's "brain" picks the appropriate third! Maybe my next camera will. Don
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