K5 @ ISO 12800

Mannesty
Posted 14/07/2011 - 09:45 Link
The venue - a street theatre festival (Festival Belluga) outside a cathedral in Murcia, Spain. (ISO 6400). The festival runs all week with a different theme each night. Fabulous entertainment and like so many others in Spain, absolutely free of charge.

Last nights performance was a fusion of jazz, ballet, and flamenco, with just a touch of broadway.

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These are a few I took of one of the more balletic/flamenco acts of the night. All at ISO 12800 (K5 + DA* 60-250)

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Edited by Mannesty: 14/07/2011 - 09:45
Gwyn
Posted 14/07/2011 - 10:11 Link
Another great set Peter, hard to believe the ISO again!

I really love the last one - it is so full of movement and expression.

You are doing a good job of promoting summer in Murcia .
Algernon
Posted 14/07/2011 - 10:19 Link
I bet your glad you bought the K-5...... try doing that with a K20D

Unbelievable quality for such a high ISO
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Mannesty
Posted 14/07/2011 - 10:24 Link
Gwyn wrote:
Another great set Peter, hard to believe the ISO again!

I really love the last one - it is so full of movement and expression.

You are doing a good job of promoting summer in Murcia .
Thanks Gwyn. Did I forget to mention, it was 27 degrees Celsius . . . at midnight
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Mannesty
Posted 14/07/2011 - 10:27 Link
Algernon wrote:
I bet your glad you bought the K-5...... try doing that with a K20D

Unbelievable quality for such a high ISO
I am glad, what I find most surprising, and not a little disturbing, is that some of these images looked rubbish on the rear screen of the camera, to the extent that I almost binned them.

So, my tip of the week:- Never trust the rear screen. Never delete images until you see it on a decent monitor (unless they are really rubbish for some other reason).
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Gwyn
Posted 14/07/2011 - 10:30 Link
Now you are just being cruel Peter.

It was 14C here - at midday yesterday. We have our own little depression over the Netherlands with the cloud and rain circling over us like water down a plughole - resulting in weather more suitable for October than July.
walkeja
Posted 14/07/2011 - 10:31 Link
What shutter speeds and apertures were employed?
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Algernon
Posted 14/07/2011 - 10:46 Link
Mannesty wrote:
Algernon wrote:
I bet your glad you bought the K-5...... try doing that with a K20D

Unbelievable quality for such a high ISO
I am glad, what I find most surprising, and not a little disturbing, is that some of these images looked rubbish on the rear screen of the camera, to the extent that I almost binned them.

So, my tip of the week:- Never trust the rear screen. Never delete images until you see it on a decent monitor (unless they are really rubbish for some other reason).
Don't forget that underexposed and overexposed shots can usually be pulled back. So don't bin anything
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Smeggypants
Posted 14/07/2011 - 15:34 Link
Mannesty wrote:


So, my tip of the week:- Never trust the rear screen. Never delete images until you see it on a decent monitor (unless they are really rubbish for some other reason).
Indeed!!!

And excellent shots. Loving the last one!!!!
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Mannesty
Posted 14/07/2011 - 23:07 Link
walkeja wrote:
What shutter speeds and apertures were employed?
#1 - F8 1/160 ISO6400
#2 - F4 1/320 ISO12800
#3 - F4 1/320 ISO12800
#4 - F4 1/400 ISO12800
#5 - F5.6 1/400 ISO12800

Stage lighting only, no flash, daylight WB.

Thanks to all for your comments.
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Edited by Mannesty: 14/07/2011 - 23:08
Mannesty
Posted 14/07/2011 - 23:10 Link
Algernon wrote:
... try doing that with a K20D
Believe me, I have. Not a pretty sight.
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Mike-P
Posted 14/07/2011 - 23:19 Link
Gwyn wrote:

You are doing a good job of promoting summer in Murcia .
Sigh.

Mannesty wrote:

Did I forget to mention, it was 27 degrees Celsius . . . at midnight
Sigh.
Mannesty
Posted 14/07/2011 - 23:27 Link
Sorry Mike. I'm sure you miss the life here.
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Mike-P
Posted 14/07/2011 - 23:30 Link
I do especially miss all the festivals and suchlike.
Gwyn
Posted 15/07/2011 - 09:27 Link
Ot, sorry

Mike-P wrote:
I do especially miss all the festivals and suchlike.
Aren't you planning on moving back sometime?

If I weren't such a wimp I think I'd be looking to move there.

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