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05/07/2009 03:56:47 AM · #1 |
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05/07/2009 04:02:39 AM · #2 |
No.
If for some reason , I need longer exposures I just use ND filter. |
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05/07/2009 04:26:17 AM · #3 |
You still have iso100 (Lo1 or some such on the D90 anyway) if you really need it, but as I understand it they are optimized for ISO200 noise dynamic range etc. So if you really need to slow the shutter speed 1 stop you can, or as  andrewt said use an ND filter. I assume from a noise point of view ISO200 on a D3/300/700/90 is at least comparable to ISO100 on a D80. |
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05/07/2009 04:28:57 AM · #4 |
Trick question? ISO 100 is "L 1.0". It's a bit soft compared to ISO 200, but "still there".
That being said, the native ISO for that/those sensors is ISO 200, and you'll see you'll get your arguably best "low ISO" results there. L 1.0 (ISO 100 equivalent), L 0.7 (ISO 125 equiv) and L 0.3 (ISO 160 equiv) will reduce your dynamic range, which, depending on what you are shooting, might not produce the best results.
Personally, I shoot mostly theatre and concert and hardly ever get as low as ISO 400, so my poor camera doesn't see much of those lower ISOs anyway; thus I wouldn't really "miss" it either way. ;)
ETA - Doh! millsa beat me to it. :)
Message edited by author 2009-05-07 04:39:17. |
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05/07/2009 05:00:29 AM · #5 |
| Nah, I never use Lo1 anyways. I'm fine using 200. |
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05/07/2009 05:04:18 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Anti-Martyr:
Nah, I never use Lo1 anyways. I'm fine using 200. |
Same here. Also, if I really feel the need for 100, it isn't like it's difficult to get to..... you press the ISO button and scroll as usual and it will go down into the L settings. Or you could just use your EVcomp to achieve the same thing. Either way...extremely fast adjustment, it isn't like it's literally unavailable or hidden away in menus.
For the record... here's what the book says on the topic
"The settings [LO 0.3] through [LO 1] correspond to ISO sensitivities of0.3-1 EV below ISO 200 (ISO 160-100 equivalent). Use for larger apertures when lighting is bright. Contrast is slightly lower than normal; in most cases ISO sensitivities of ISO 200 or above are recommended."
Keep in mind this is for the D300 (also applies for the D3 & D700)... the D3x goes down to a base ISO of 100 though, and then using the LO goes to ISO 50 equivalent.
Message edited by author 2009-05-07 05:50:34. |
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05/07/2009 05:06:40 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by cdrice:
Trick question? |
Nope :)
I'm about to buy me a D700 and just wanted to check what your experience with ISO 200 as the lowest calibrated ISO was. I'll have to talk my camera dealer into giving me an ND filter when I buy the D700 :) |
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05/07/2009 05:09:41 AM · #8 |
| I have always used Lo1 because I thought that would give better results. Had no idea that the sensors were optimized for 200 (I'll go and sell my camera now......). If that is true, then there's simply no need for Lo1. But it's a nice feature to have. Gotta love Nikon cameras, *sigh*... But I do think they should do something about that with future models. Looks good... |
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05/07/2009 05:15:22 AM · #9 |
Hey, enjoy that D700! Its the best camera I've ever had the pleasure of shooting with, just incredible. I've been caught out having to shoot at ISO 6000, thinking it would be complete crap, but the pictures were clear as a bell! The other day I had a family portrait beach shoot, I was in a rush and didn't have my head screwed on until halfway through the shoot - I thought I'd been getting some great pictures until I realised it was on ISO 2000. My heart skipped a beat or two, but honestly, you wouldn't notice that it wasn't on 200. ISO is no longer an issue whatsoever. And if you team it up with a 24-70, you're in heaven :-)
The ONLY thing I don't like about it is the autofocus points - there are still 51 of them, but the triangle is much smaller than on the D300, so you have to keep your focus point in a narrower area. That can be a bit limiting, but I'm getting used to it. |
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05/07/2009 06:23:42 AM · #10 |
| Hell, I miss ISO 50 from film days (Velvia!). I'd give up decent high ISO for low anytime. |
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05/07/2009 08:30:41 AM · #11 |
With the noise control of the D3 and D700, I shoot at 400 a ton more than I ever have in the past. 200 is plenty fast enough.
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05/07/2009 08:33:05 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by jettyimages:
The ONLY thing I don't like about it is the autofocus points - there are still 51 of them, but the triangle is much smaller than on the D300, so you have to keep your focus point in a narrower area. That can be a bit limiting, but I'm getting used to it. |
Focus on your subject, hold the AF lock, and then make the composition however you need it. I haven't found it limiting at all. At least not yet.
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