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Lewin's honeyeater at 25,600 ISO, although I must admit that is starting to push it a bit.
Larry Griffiths
Cameras: OM System OM-1, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk III, Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Flashes: Olympus FL-900R, Olympus FL-50R
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A Sacred Kingfisher at 10,000 ISO. Probably more acceptable.
Larry Griffiths
Cameras: OM System OM-1, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk III, Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Flashes: Olympus FL-900R, Olympus FL-50R
Lenses: Too many to list.Comment
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The only thing I don't like about my em1mkiii is the noise at high ISO. I use Topaz or DXO, but wish I didn't have to.Celeste
“As my artist’s statement explains, my work is utterly incomprehensible and is therefore full of deep significance” ~Calvin + HobbesComment
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Excellent examples chaps! Of course a pity to need to use PP software to "rescue" high ISO but at least we have the option these days and for subjects like BIF's it's just made so much more possible.Comment
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Amazing possibilities with digital cameras and the right software. In days gone by a grainy high ISO/ASA shot was a grainy shot.Gerry
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits - Albert Einstein
OM1 Mark ii, 8-25mm f4 Pro, 40-150mm f2.8 Pro, MC-14, MC-20, 12-200mm f3.5-6.3Comment
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I find it really useful when shooting rugby in the depths of winter. Even with the big "old 4/3" f/2.8 zoom we are often struggling for light, and each generation has improved the high ISO performance. Usually incrementally, and I wouldn't like to put a number on what is acceptable - after all, a photo of the winning score is still the news pic regardless of how noisy it is. But to give an example, I once had an awful late December afternoon with the E-M1 Mk II on a pitch surrounded by trees and with no lights. We were comprehensively stuffed and the only half-decent shot I got was right at the end. I had the ISO up to 12,800, more in hope than expectation, and the results were as awful as expected. But I sent it to the local rag anyway and by the time it appeared in newsprint you would be hard put to spot any difference from the normal stuff.
The OM-1 has improved things sufficiently that I will now run up to about 12K without worrying too much. This has a side benefit that I can use the much more convenient and lighter 100-400 for more of the season before switching to the heavy artillery.
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