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04/03/2005 01:40:51 AM · #1

Donâ��t get me wrong my Panasonic FZ20 was a joy and took great pictures but I did not realize how much the noise level differs between a prosumer camera like the FZ20 and a dSLR like the 350D. Below are the two original shots no adjustments except resizing. You will also see a 640x crop taken from the full size image. The noise level of the 350D is so much lower.

Panasonic FZ20 @ ISO-400

A 640X Crop from the original image

Canon 350D @ ISO-400

A 640X Crop from the original image

Message edited by author 2005-04-03 06:44:44.

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/03/2005 01:57:32 AM · #2

Pretty cool, that's what a BIG sensor will do for you.

gloda

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/03/2005 03:02:35 AM · #3

I gotta get that camera...drool...

04/03/2005 03:32:13 AM · #4

That's REALLY a lot of noise from the Panasonic... My 5700 doesn't have anywhere NEAR as much noise at ISO 100, though it is not as nice as the rebel of course...

Robt.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/03/2005 03:39:16 AM · #5

Originally posted by bear_music:

That's REALLY a lot of noise from the Panasonic... My 5700 doesn't have anywhere NEAR as much noise at ISO 100, though it is not as nice as the rebel of course...

Robt.

Your right! I have read that the panasonic had a higher Noise level than most procumer cameras and I guess they were right.

Sammie

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

04/03/2005 03:40:36 AM · #6

It looks like your new Rebel XT takes a really nice picture, Scott. The colors look really vibrant and the focus looks really clear and sharp. I just held one in Wal-Mart tonight, it has a nice feel to it - solid and well built.

04/03/2005 03:41:10 AM · #7

Here's a square at 100% from the 5700:

as compared to your panasonic:

Robt.

addendum; This, incidentally, was shot at JPG Fine; it's a hair better in TIFF...

Message edited by author 2005-04-03 03:42:06.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/03/2005 03:46:58 AM · #8

Originally posted by bear_music:

Here's a square at 100% from the 5700:

as compared to your panasonic:

Robt.

addendum; This, incidentally, was shot at JPG Fine; it's a hair better in TIFF...

I would say the 5700 has a better noise level than the panasonic FZ20 judging by your post. BTW the 350D example I posted is in JPEG not RAW. The reason is CS or at least my PS-CS will not support the 350D's .CR2 Raw files even after I have upgraded the RAW Conversion from Adobe site - Version 2.4

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/03/2005 03:50:27 AM · #9

Originally posted by Sammie:

It does have a nice feel. Almost feels like my old 35mm canon. Very comfortable. It's not to light and at the same time not to heavy. And BTW all pictures I have taken so far is with the kit lens. Should get my other lens from B&H Monday or Tuesday.

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

04/03/2005 03:50:51 AM · #10

I started with a Fuji FinePix 4900Z when it was brand new to the market. I moved up to the Nikon 5700 a couple years later for 3 reasons; better (longer) zoom with less distortion, Better build quality (metal, not plastic), and it had the lowest noise level I could find at the time.

Robt.

Sammie

Olympus OM-D E-M5

04/03/2005 04:45:59 AM · #11

Originally posted by SDW65:

Should get my other lens from B&H Monday or Tuesday.

You are getting the 70-200mm F4 L aren't you? That will be a great lens. Someone posted some pictures taken at the Denver Zoo with that lens in the forums tonight and they are fabulous. I can't wait to see some of the pictures you take with that lens!

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/03/2005 05:26:42 AM · #12

Originally posted by Sammie:

Originally posted by SDW65:
Should get my other lens from B&H Monday or Tuesday.

You are getting the 70-200mm F4 L aren't you? That will be a great lens. Someone posted some pictures taken at the Denver Zoo with that lens in the forums tonight and they are fabulous. I can't wait to see some of the pictures you take with that lens!

Yes I'm getting:
Canon 70-200mm F/4 L
Canon 50mm F/1.8
Canon Zoom Super Wide Angle EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens
Camera bag
UV filters for all lens

Can't wait!!! lol

timj351

Sony DSC-F707

04/03/2005 05:43:24 AM · #13

SDW65, so you are positive that that Panasonic image is 80 ISO? Is there any way that the camera was in auto mode and selected a higher ISO for the conditions? It seemed like a great camera for a friend's shooting needs and now I am thinking of disuading him from getting it. I never thought the noise levels were as low as the Rebels but none of the test images I have seen showed noise that bad. You are probably right, I am just hoping you were mistaken :)

T

Message edited by author 2005-04-03 05:44:02.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/03/2005 06:44:28 AM · #14

Originally posted by timj351:

I stand corrected. I just viewed the EXIF data and it was set to auto and that is at ISO-400. Sorry for the mis-information. Still the 350D noise is a lot less.
For everyone that has read and post in this tread I offer my apologies. I will go back and edit my post.

04/03/2005 08:40:44 AM · #15

Jusat for the heck of it, shoot us one at ISO 100 and post it before you sell the cam? I'd actually been thinking of getting a Lumix, just for the Zeiss glass...

Robt.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/03/2005 12:02:05 PM · #16

Originally posted by bear_music:

Jusat for the heck of it, shoot us one at ISO 100 and post it before you sell the cam? I'd actually been thinking of getting a Lumix, just for the Zeiss glass...

Robt.

FZ20 @ISO-80 [This time I DBL checked :)]

From This Picture

04/03/2005 12:07:56 PM · #17

MUCH better... I'm relieved to see that..., couldn't believe the cam was THAT bad...

Robt.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/03/2005 12:10:59 PM · #18

Originally posted by bear_music:

MUCH better... I'm relieved to see that..., couldn't believe the cam was THAT bad...

Robt.

FZ20 @ 100

From this picture

Sorry but I had to go through my pictures. I have my FZ20 already boxed up for shipment in case it sales. It's very close to reserve now, so I believe it will.

Message edited by author 2005-04-03 12:12:25.

jmritz

Fujifilm X30

Custom Made Pinhole

04/03/2005 01:17:40 PM · #19

I have a couple examples from the King of noise, the F828. I've always found the camera to not have as much noise as my 717, especially in Sky's. But it, the 828 sure got a bad rap thats for sure.

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nova

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

04/03/2005 02:47:35 PM · #20

sdw: Glad to hear that you're pleased with the feel and performance of your new Rebel 350D. Like I said in the PM, I'm really looking forward to seeing your work in the next months. And I'm really jealous of the lenses you have coming! --Ray