Although my base ISO on all my cameras is 100, unless I am shooting on a tripod, I leave minimum ISO set to 400. In my tests, with my cameras, the difference in quality of image is virtually non-existent. And almost always, the extra two stops of shutter sped and or f-stop lead to sharper pictures.
Of course, if I need a specific speed or stop for effect, I can still dial away, until I get it. But, having this as a base, has given me a bit less lost shots due to too slow or too shallow. As always, your milage may vary. ;-)
Michael Mossiagin, most of my lenses do have stabilization as well, but this still applies. I am afraid the days of my shooting the 180mm at 1/15 of a second successfully are long gone...:-)
Great job of maintaining image structure in the lower values. You might find shooting at a bit higher ISO helpful to get a better shutter speed.
ReplyDeleteOshi Shikigami thanks. I changed ISO to 200 to achieve that. If it is not sharp enough, I think it is due to my shaky hands probably :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I have the same problem. :-)
ReplyDeleteAlthough my base ISO on all my cameras is 100, unless I am shooting on a tripod, I leave minimum ISO set to 400. In my tests, with my cameras, the difference in quality of image is virtually non-existent. And almost always, the extra two stops of shutter sped and or f-stop lead to sharper pictures.
Of course, if I need a specific speed or stop for effect, I can still dial away, until I get it. But, having this as a base, has given me a bit less lost shots due to too slow or too shallow. As always, your milage may vary. ;-)
I think another FYI is coming! LOL
ReplyDeleteStill a very nice photograph. Great job isolating the subject.
ReplyDeleteAskewed View Photographic Arts photos by Keith A. Russell thanks!
ReplyDeleteOshi Shikigami I did not mention that my lens has an image stabilization. I agree without it using telephoto hand handled is problematic.
ReplyDeleteMichael Mossiagin, most of my lenses do have stabilization as well, but this still applies. I am afraid the days of my shooting the 180mm at 1/15 of a second successfully are long gone...:-)
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