Post your high ISO shots 1600+

[Big C]

I was bored tonight so thought I'd make a thread for high ISO shots to compare cameras.

I am a Canon user and have been for years but I am pretty impressed with Nikon's latest cameras and their high ISO performance which tempted me to make the switch but I didn't want to have to sell all my gear and buy it all over again (i.e the D700, finally something that can compete with the Canon 5D Mark II). I respect whatever you shoot with and I don't want this thread to turn into an argument (if it does I will delete posts), but I thought it would be interesting to make a thread to compare what ALL cameras can do with high ISO shots whether its good OR bad. This should allow people to make informed decisions when buying a new camera if high ISO performance is one of the factors you are looking for.

I've owned a Canon 300d, 30d, 50d and I recently picked up a Canon 7D (1.6 crop sensor & Canon's latest feature set) and a couple days ago I figured I would order up the Canon 5D Mark II as well since I've always wanted a full frame sensor camera. It will be interesting to compare the 2 since I have been extremely impressed with the 7D's high ISO performance & image quality so far.

I know on an everyday basis you would never really need a reason to shoot ISO 25,600 but since that is the highest setting the 5D II can do I tested it out tonight. I will post more images with different ISO settings on both my cameras when I get a chance.

If you don't know how to keep the EXIF info intact for your images, all you usually have to do is NOT save for web in photoshop but SAVE AS instead. That should keep the EXIF info intact which will show everyone that the ISO claimed for your pic was actually used.

**POSTS W/IMAGES WITHOUT EXIF INFO INTACT TO PROVE THE CORRECT ISO THAT WAS USED WILL BE DELETED.**

I use the exif viewer add on for Firefox which is a free download. It allows you to right click on any image and see the exif info which tells you info such as: camera used, date + time of image, shuttter speed, aperature and ISO setting.

Here is my first shot with my 5D II @ ISO 25,600

http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0030a.jpg

[Big C]

Canon 7D @ ISO 12,800 (highest setting it has)

http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0064.jpg

[Big C]

Canon 7D @ ISO 3200

http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0017.JPG

[Big C]

Canon 7D @ ISO 5000

http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0600.jpg

[Rufus]

mine won't go that high lol

[Ruckus]

off topic but how do you like the 7d compared to 50d...image quality wise? Congrats on getting a 5dmk2, ive been debating it since i can get it brand new for 2k, but i shoot more fast stuff so leaning towards other things instead of wasting my money on it.

[e2blade]

my glass sucks dick for high iso.
but seriously my 28 80, if someone needs to hit something really hard, go for it.

and my 70 200 just captures almost to much light lol.

so heres only a 1000

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/6/3/1140804/DSC1584%20copy.jpg

[Fundillo]

3200 @ 50mm 1.8 1/200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4039454625_9ced7053dc_b.jpg

[taggart_lumpy]

my camera only goes to 3200`:( lol

ill see if i can find a couple "decent" shots

[Big C]

off topic but how do you like the 7d compared to 50d...image quality wise? Congrats on getting a 5dmk2, ive been debating it since i can get it brand new for 2k, but i shoot more fast stuff so leaning towards other things instead of wasting my money on it.

The 7d is far better in every way compared to the 50d. I am very happy with the upgrade. Image quality is better, focusing and metering system blows any other Canon out of the water and of course the high ISO performance is almost on par with the 5D II. The 5d II is definately slower but I will not be using the 5d II for fast stuff, thats where the 7d will shine. The 5d II I mainly got because I always wanted to have a full frame as part of my arsenal and you just can't beat the image quality of a full frame sensor. 21mp is a little overkill but man, the cropping you can do and still get an awesome image is pretty badass IMO.

If you are only shooting fast stuff the 7d is the choice to stay with OR the brand new 1D Mark IV (but thats $4999 body only). You can always use the money that you would use on the 5d II for better glass. I considered that but I already have some good glass to get me by for a long time.

my glass sucks dick for high iso.
but seriously my 28 80, if someone needs to hit something really hard, go for it.

and my 70 200 just captures almost to much light lol.

so heres only a 1000



I haven't noticed a huge difference between glass and high iso images with my gear. On my first 3 images I used my 70-200 F4L IS @ F4 and on the last shift knob pic I used my 17-55 F2.8 @ F2.8 so both shots wide open. I just got a 100mm F2 that I need to mess around with.

Very clean bokeh for 1000 though. The D700 continues to impress me. Its cool that Nikon finally stepped their game up with high iso performance. The last few cameras like the D300, D700 and higher are badass.

[94EXCIVIC]

old camera bodies suck, they mine only go up to 1600, with more noise than a cat in a chicken cage

[Fundillo]

The last few cameras like the D300, D700 and higher are badass.
d90 handles ISO marginally better than the d300 :)

[Big C]

Couple more messing around the house today:

Canon 5D II @ ISO 3200 - Canon 70-200 F4L IS taken @ F4
http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0054r.jpg

Canon 5D II @ ISO 6400 - Canon 70-200 F4L IS taken @ F4
http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0056r.jpg

1 more trying out a different lens:

Canon 5D II @ ISO 6400 - Canon 100mm F2 taken @ F2
http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0059r.jpg

[e2blade]

oh wow found one

2000

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s127/e2blade/_DSC9243.jpg

photobucket blows

[Big C]

Some older pics:

Canon 30D @ 1600 ISO
http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_2529.jpg

Canon 30D @ 3200 ISO
http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_2535.jpg

[lsnosbomb]

Yup that settles it...........Im taking a photography class next symester.
Pics look awesome guys

[Big C]

More cause I am bored as fuck...

Canon 7D @ ISO 6400
http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0056.jpg

[Ruckus]

not bad, more i see the 7d does shine over the 50d past 1600, but below that 50d almost looks a tiny bit better on most of the tests i've been able to dig up. Not enough for me to justify spending another 800 or so after i sell my camera, rather just get a full frame alternative to the 50d, or maybe just go wtih a 1.3 crop like a 1dmk3

[Big C]

not bad, more i see the 7d does shine over the 50d past 1600, but below that 50d almost looks a tiny bit better on most of the tests i've been able to dig up. Not enough for me to justify spending another 800 or so after i sell my camera, rather just get a full frame alternative to the 50d, or maybe just go wtih a 1.3 crop like a 1dmk3

I hear ya. The reason I got the 7d was not only due to better high iso performance but it is an entirely new camera from canon. It has a ton of new features which make it worth it to me like the 19 point af system, 63 zone metering, 100% viewfinder with many new features just in the viewfnder itself, built in electronic leveling system, wireless flash triggering built in, dual digic 4 processors allowing 8fps, 1080p video with better options than the 5d ii, etc. I was able to sell my 50d with grip on craigs for $950 in less than 24hrs too. I also always like to have the newest gadgets tho so for me it's not really a need but mostly a want lol.

The more I mess around with the 7d and 5d ii though the more the 7d impresses me with it's image quality. The build quality is a lot better on the cheaper 7d too. Not a lot of people understand that when I post on the potn forums but you have to have both cameras side by side to see what I mean.

[e2blade]

1600
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/4066309983_9eddd60112_o.jpg
6400
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/4066310321_057a93e17e_o.jpg
25,600
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4067058676_367fcf2201_o.jpg

[Big C]

Very nice e2blade. Looks very usable up to 6400 without a doubt, did you take the same image at 12,800 by chance?

Last night while drunk and messing around with the Sigma 10-20 wide angle on my 7D. Surprised it even came out clear, lol.

Canon 7D @ ISO 6400 handheld with Sigma 10-20 @ 10mm
http://cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0671.jpg

[e2blade]

nope, i was like might as well crank this baby as high as it goes lol

[Big C]

haha word!

Some more from last night...all still with the Siggy 10-20mm.

Canon 7D @ 1600....Domino's is the shit! Thin crust FTW!
http://cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0653.jpg

7D @ 3200....MmmMmm alcohol....
http://cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0657.jpg

7D @ 6400....I don't care what anyone says, DJ Hero is fun as a mother fucker when you're drunk lol
http://cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0660.jpg

7D @ 6400
http://cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0664.jpg

[Big C]

Oh boy chris...work is slow eh?

nah man I just get bored on weekends lol

[e2blade]

how is dj hero, the box looks epic

[fmx_dbc]

Accidently shot a whole day at ISO 1600 with the Canon 5D
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb32/fmx_dbc/Mingus32.jpg

[Big C]

how is dj hero, the box looks epic

Its pretty dope actually. Way fun with a bunch of alcohol and friends over though. I don't know if I could just play it by myself.

The song remixes are sick though.

[money_shot]

thanks for the dj hero pics chris......................... you need to get better at that shit yo!!!!!!!!:owned:

[honduh_head]

nikon d60

nikon dx 18-55 @ 1600

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/2000CTR/DSC_0103.jpg

nikon dx 55-200 @ 1600

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/2000CTR/DSC_0108.jpg

[Big C]

I love Canon.

Canon 5DII @ ISO 25,600
http://cmpixels.com/images/highiso/IMG_0999.jpg

Canon 5DII @ ISO 6400
http://cmpixels.com/images/highiso/IMG_1001.jpg

Canon 7D @ ISO 12,800
http://cmpixels.com/images/highiso/IMG_2665.jpg

Canon 7D @ ISO 6400
http://cmpixels.com/images/highiso/IMG_2666.jpg

[Tweeder]

how is dj hero, the box looks epic

Its pretty dope actually. Way fun with a bunch of alcohol and friends over though. I don't know if I could just play it by myself.

The song remixes are sick though.

lol game is DOPE! definitly a party game, but if you cant multitask then its just fucking annoying haha



this thread reminded me that i need a better fucking camera!

[e2blade]

nikon wins
NOT MY PICTURE

128,000 ISO

http://www.pbase.com/photorebel/image/119853195.jpg

[Big C]

^^Wheres the exif info for that image??

Nikon maxes out at 102,400 iso genius! Which is the D3S. Of course unless nikon usa's website is wrong.

lol.

[e2blade]

son of a bitch, the guy made a typo -___-

[HondaFreak]

Yeah, I was gonna say. That's pretty damn impressive.

[Big C]

ISO 5000

http://cmpixels.com/images/iph/IMG_1079.jpg

[honduh_head]

damn you chris, stop showing off. lol

[honduh_head]

1600 iso, 18-55 1:3.5-5.6

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/2000CTR/DSC_0012.jpg

[Rufus]

I want a better camera :(

[honduh_head]

you and me both. can't wait to start saving for a new one. might have to put some of it on a credit card though cuz i don't think i can wait that long haha

[Big C]

What's next for you Brad?

I think I finally have the camera bodies I've always wanted. Only took 7 years to finally get there.

[The President]

ISO 400 - as high as it goes for me LOL

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4305148055_afae0fcca2.jpg

[Big C]

Justin you're camera is fine at 1600-3200. Remember that pic I did with my noise reduction plug in @ 3200? Looked fine doooood.

[honduh_head]

Chris... I'm going d3s or nothing at all lol

[The President]

Chris... I'm going d3s or nothing at all lol

psshhh. fuckin camera costs more than my god damned truck hahah.

[Big C]

Chris... I'm going d3s or nothing at all lol

Word. Better start saving son.

[honduh_head]

psshhh. fuckin camera costs more than my god damned truck hahah.

it costs more than 5 times what i paid for my car lol.

Word. Better start saving son.

haha. WURD to the billionth degree.

[e2blade]

3200

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4310236529_b7cfa018bb_o.jpg

[ChrisIsYoung]

ISO 5000

http://cmpixels.com/images/iph/IMG_1079.jpg

Good Times..

[honduh_head]

1600 iso, 18-55 1:3.5-5.6... 1/6th shutter @ f10

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/2000CTR/DSC_0027.jpg

[e2blade]

2500 ISO 200mm 1/125
looks pretty damn good if you ask me
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4411741594_7f2d6233c5_b.jpg

[Big C]

2500 ISO on our full frames aint shit, I love full frame!

I have some shots from the Vivid Racing Meet last night I'll go thru later when I have time.....the back lot was so fuckin dark Justin shot with the 7D @ ISO 6400 and I shot a couple with the 5dii @ 6400 and 12,800.

[e2blade]

was it a good turn out?

[Big C]

Eh not really. Nothing even remotely close to the Intense show...

[e2blade]

gaysauce.
well intense advertise the shit out of their event

[honduh_head]

*sniff.

i need a better camera :(

[TYC]

*SMILE* I can finally participate in this thread now. *EVEN BIGGER SMILE*

[JDM Jon]

*sniff.

i need a better camera :(

Lets upgrade :cool:

[Big C]

ISO 12,800 - Canon 5DII

http://cmpixels.com/images/highiso/IMG_1778.jpg

[rudsone]

i like orange

[e2blade]

cool ass shot
guessing your doing products for them? i got you beat if so :)

2500 iso
need to throw away this damn sigma
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4416848562_9bee10135b_b.jpg

[Big C]

cool ass shot
guessing your doing products for them? i got you beat if so :)

Thanks Charles.

Nah, I already did product shots for them a year or 2 ago. Their newest catalog is 98% my pics.

That pic was taken at the Vivid meet Friday night.

[honduh_head]

pretty cat

[e2blade]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4519012165_6eef1b0574_b.jpg

accidentally left it on 4000 iso LOL

shot this with ONE flash!

[eadelacr]

1600 iso, 18-55 1:3.5-5.6

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/2000CTR/DSC_0012.jpg
haha nice pic:goodjob:

[honduh_head]

lol nice pick charles

[bryantiscool]

you got some dirty ass feet

Jusssssskidding.
nice shot sir.

[e2blade]

damnit, i got a tan from my flip flops lol

[MyStYliShCiViC]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4531320621_8d55f2ebef.jpg

not the greatest but oh well. lol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/4531302291_35803cd89e.jpg

[honduh_head]

i think you missed the point of this thread ^

[MyStYliShCiViC]

Both are high iso pictures...1600

[honduh_head]

Both are high iso pictures...1600

ya you forgot to add that part. we try to post what iso, and what lens we were using.

[MyStYliShCiViC]

oops sorry :(

[honduh_head]

its all good, now you know... and knowing is half the battle!

geeeee eyeeeee joeeeeee!


lol sorry i had to

[Big C]

^^^ lmao that shit made my night Brad

[honduh_head]

lol, i'll be here all week folks.

[xdunaticx]

Canon 7D @ ISO 5000

http://www.cmpixels.com/images/misc/IMG_0600.jpg



The 7d's is so perfect untill you get up to about 7k iso, then it gets a tad grainy like the 50d

[Rufus]

I want some ksport coilovers now... :(

[e2blade]

http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/camera/slr/digital/d3s/img/features01/pic_003.jpg

D3s @ ISO 102,400 at f/2.8 1/500

[honduh_head]

you've got to be kidding me! thats what my d60 looks like at 1600 iso :-/

[nelsmar]

Canon 350d, 50mm 1.8 @ F/4.5 1/200 1600iso
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18990/photos/Misc/IMG_4215.exif.jpg
Damn I don't know the last time i even saw anyone with a 350d haha

Big C, would you mind sharing what plugin your using for noise reduction? (you mentioned it on another post).

edit: forgot to not strip exif, fixed

[e2blade]

FUCK, that is clear

[nelsmar]

FUCK, that is clear

which?

[e2blade]

the cat

[nelsmar]

the cat

wasn't sure. I always loved the way the old 350d handled noise, too bad it tops out @ 1600 :(

[e2blade]

3200 iso say WAHHH

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4588112913_6afebbc954_b.jpg

[nelsmar]

Canon 350D, 17-40 F4 L @ 40mm F4, 1600ISO. Filter ftw! lol
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18990/azht/cheba%206.25.10/IMG_7168.jpg

I really really want a 7d ugh. The iso limitation on this camera drives me nuts, and it really doesn't handle that well at 1600. Takes a bit of work to get things cleaned up

[honduh_head]

nelsmar, i run into that problem a lot with my d60. it HATES high iso.

[nelsmar]

Yeah I'm always a bit discouraged to pass 200 iso. I tend to keep at 100 and ruin a lot of pic from too slow of a shutter. One day I'll upgrade :)

[honduh_head]

whoa 200? i'm usually OK to up to 800, or 1600 with a flash

[The President]

Yeah I'm always a bit discouraged to pass 200 iso. I tend to keep at 100 and ruin a lot of pic from too slow of a shutter. One day I'll upgrade :)

you can easily shoot past 200. ISO800 should'n't even be an issue. 1600 MIGHT be pushing it.

[TauntDevil]

1600 is to noisy for me but which iso isnt right hahaha.

[nelsmar]

you can easily shoot past 200. ISO800 should'n't even be an issue. 1600 MIGHT be pushing it.

ive started processing my noise a little different and 200-400 isn't "that" bad but my pictures really lose focus rather easy. But sooooooonnn ill have a new camera WOO :)

[TauntDevil]

ive started processing my noise a little different and 200-400 isn't "that" bad but my pictures really lose focus rather easy. But sooooooonnn ill have a new camera WOO :)
Lucky hahaha

[nelsmar]

oh man 7D is night and day :) one of the first pic's with my new 7D
7D Canon 17-40 F4L @ F4, 6400 ISO, needless to say ACR cleans up the noise amazingly well, noticeably compared to my XT

pic is crap but eh
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18990/azht/random/IMG_0044.jpg