K20D in Low Light
Posted 11/05/2010 - 22:46
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The noise is visible, but not excessive, in no. 2. Did you use any form of noise processing?
Lovely images, by the way.
Lovely images, by the way.
Best regards
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Posted 11/05/2010 - 22:49
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No, none. I was just quite pleased to be able to get images in a very dark place (1/15 sec by the way) and for them to be reasonably sharp (SR) and well exposed. Noise never bothers me and I do think it shows that we don't need fast lenses to take images in dark places.
Best regards, John
Posted 11/05/2010 - 22:56
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Just shows what an excellent kit lens Pentax offers, and of course that the photographer is the key element.
And I think you are right, we easily get too hang-up in noise issues.
And I think you are right, we easily get too hang-up in noise issues.
Best regards
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Posted 12/05/2010 - 06:44
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Good results John.
The kit lens is probably my least used AF Pentax lens, yet there is no reason for it to be.
Regards
The kit lens is probably my least used AF Pentax lens, yet there is no reason for it to be.
Regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 12/05/2010 - 10:50
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I expect that the key to it is 'well exposed' John. These have come up well.
Posted 12/05/2010 - 13:18
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Isn't noise reduction used in cam as soon as ISO goes over 800?
Posted 12/05/2010 - 13:33
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snappychappy wrote:
Isn't noise reduction used in cam as soon as ISO goes over 800?
Depends how you have set item 18 (high ISO noise reduction) in the Custom Setting menu. Would be interesting to know which settings John uses for High ISO and Slow Shutter.
Isn't noise reduction used in cam as soon as ISO goes over 800?
Best regards
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Posted 12/05/2010 - 15:02
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I do allow the camera to apply its own noise reduction but don't use any additional software.
Best regards, John
Posted 12/05/2010 - 17:46
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Remarkable quality for the ASA setting. Comparable (better even?) than my recent shots at 800 ASA. Just shows how things have developed in recent years.
Regards,
Andrew
Regards,
Andrew
Best wishes,
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 12/05/2010 - 19:54
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The clock image is lovely with the mixture of the decoration, the clock and the reflections.
Best wishes, Kris.
Best wishes, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 13/05/2010 - 01:19
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Lovin' the clock pic John.
I don't mind noise at all. I often add it ( as grain ) in silver FX pro or Color FX pro on purpose.
I don't mind noise at all. I often add it ( as grain ) in silver FX pro or Color FX pro on purpose.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
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First, at 1/15sec:
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