E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

[DavyG]

I've always tended to stick to using circa iso 200 -400 in order to avoid noise in the images I take.

I decided to experiment with different iso settings whilst photographing small birds in an area where the light levels fluctuated.

I've already posted a few images taken at iso 800 -1000 and these came out okay, here are a couple taken at iso 5000 and pp'd in Lightroom.

Bearing in mind that my pp skills are not great, I think these show that micro 4/3 sensors can produce useable images at high iso.

I'd welcome your opinion and feedback please.

Nuthatch-iso5000 by David Goodwin, on Flickr

Nuthatch-iso5000 by David Goodwin, on Flickr

Thanks for looking and/or commenting.

Dave

[Beagletorque]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

Excellent Dave. I think the extra shutter speed gives a sharper image, which mitigates the noise. The MK2 is much better with ISO as I never liked the output from the MK1 above base.

[iso]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

Dave, I have a 5 Mkll and am very pleased at it's high ISO performance. I just need to get used to using that speed (film days it was daring to push to 1600 on an 800). However we have a semi-resident Nuthatch and I think the upper plumage looks the wrong sort of blue?? NOT that I am a Birder

[DavyG]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

Excellent Dave. I think the extra shutter speed gives a sharper image, which mitigates the noise. The MK2 is much better with ISO as I never liked the output from the MK1 above base.

Thanks for your feedback, it's good to hear what other users think.

I've tended to stick at ISO 200 - 400 since I began with the E-500 however, I intend to experiment further with higher ISO on the E-M1 II.

Dave

[Mrs T]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

They look superb and just show what the mark II can deliver. I took a shot at ISO 6,400 on Christmas Day that I was certain was superior to my mark I. Not being wary of higher ISO gives that bit extra on shutter speed which can be invaluable.

[DavyG]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

Dave, I have a 5 Mkll and am very pleased at it's high ISO performance. I just need to get used to using that speed (film days it was daring to push to 1600 on an 800). However we have a semi-resident Nuthatch and I think the upper plumage looks the wrong sort of blue?? NOT that I am a Birder

I agree, it's difficult to chance missing the image by upping the iso but I think there's a lot to gain by experimenting.

Looking at my other Nuthatch images, the blue plumage seems to change depending on the light hitting it, in some it appears a grey blue, in others a deeper blue.

The images were taken in woodland where the light fluctuated minute by minute, there were at least two Nuthatches coming in so perhaps it varies bird to bird.

Adobe have only provided preliminary support to the E-M1 II so far, I'm currently unable to access the settings I would normally use when developing raw files, such as camera natural hopefully, they'll provide full support soon.

I'm not a birder either, this was the first time I'd seen a Nuthatch and the colours seem to look fairly close to how I recall them. I've retained the raw files so I'll check when Adobe give full support.

Dave

[Ross the fiddler]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

Looking good.
I've had both my E-M5 & E-M1 cameras Auto ISO set to 6400 & not regretted it as I get images that I might not otherwise if I'm always worried about possible noise. The E-M1 Mk II being better should be even more reason to take that approach. Just set it & enjoy it & see what results you get. If they are grainier than you can cope with then go back to what you prefer. It's always better to get that higher shutter speed with tele lenses as well as moving birds etc., however I don't know what shutter speed you were using because I don't want to sign in to flicker to see your images.

[Harold Gough]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

Adobe have only provided preliminary support to the E-M1 II so far, I'm currently unable to access the settings I would normally use when developing raw files, such as camera natural hopefully, they'll provide full support soon.

I don't understand this. Surely the RAW files are ORFs, in which case how does the camera body matter?

Harold

[Beagletorque]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

I don't understand this. Surely the RAW files are ORFs, in which case how does the camera body matter?

Harold

Not all ORFs are equal! All Oly raws are named orf but they are all slightly different for each camera.

E-M1 Mark II (*** see note) Note: *** Preliminary support available.
Note: Adobe is often able to provide preliminary support for raw files from new camera models not listed above. Camera Raw and Lightroom will open and edit these files, but profiling and testing are not complete.

[Harold Gough]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

Not all ORFs are equal! All Oly raws are named orf but they are all slightly different for each camera.

[Beagletorque]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

CS6 will not support the newest cameras as it is stuck on version 9.1 of the raw converter and 9.8 is required for the mk2. Obviously for a fiver it is not a genuine copy, but it will work and you can use the DNG converter to get you there.

[Harold Gough]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

CS6 will not support the newest cameras as it is stuck on version 9.1 of the raw converter and 9.8 is required for the mk2. Obviously for a fiver it is not a genuine copy, but it will work and you can use the DNG converter to get you there.

Actually, the copy I am using was also very cheap and is fully functional. It is with CR 9.1.1 but that covers my cameras, EM-1 and A7R. I don't intend to buy any others unless Olympus produce a full frame one.

Harold

[Harold Gough]

Re: E-M1 II iso 5000 images (Nuthatch)

It turned out that it was a download, not clearly identified as such until about two screens down. Have received a refund.

Harold