Nikon D90 Low light tests - DPChallenge Forums

02/11/2009 03:17:36 AM · #1

Guys, if you are interested, I did a simple low light indoor test with the D90 at different ISO settings with noise removal ON and OFF.

The images are here.

Let me be absolutely clear that thread is meant only to share and discuss if/how useful D90 is in low light conditions without going into any brand battle. So please refrain from commenting on brand comparisons.

Enjoy!

Edit: spell correction.

Message edited by author 2009-02-11 15:20:08.

JimiRose

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

02/11/2009 04:46:03 AM · #2

Interesting tests, the NR does make a difference at normal ISOs but it's hard to see any difference when you get to 3200 and HI. I use this camera for night and low light work all the time and I've been very happy so far. One thing is for sure - it's far better than my old D40x!

These shots were taken at around ISO 1000 (I seem to remember!) -

ETA - Oops I compared models - sorry!

Message edited by author 2009-02-11 04:47:58.

DjFenzl

02/11/2009 10:44:32 AM · #3

interesting, however the scene seems a bit under exposed to me. I'm curious if you'd get better results with better lighting and proper white balance.

Azrifel

Nikon Coolpix P340

02/11/2009 01:30:03 PM · #4

I am not going to start a Nikon vs Canon battle....

Just a Nikon vs Nikon. :)

I have played with a Nikon D700 during a shoot this weekend (most photos can not be publicised for some months) and the lowest ISO I used was 800. Mostly 1600 and 3200, and regularly all the way to the max. It is amazing. In every way. After I picked up my D70 again I didn't feel like shooting with it anymore. And the files... ISO1600 is like my 200... The viewfinder.... The screen... The responsiveness... The build quality...

Before this I was thinking about a D90, but changed my mind. The price just has to drop a bit.

So in a year or two I might get me a D700 :)

02/11/2009 03:17:57 PM · #5

Originally posted by Azrifel:

Amen:-)

02/11/2009 03:19:01 PM · #6

Originally posted by DjFenzl:

interesting, however the scene seems a bit under exposed to me. I'm curious if you'd get better results with better lighting and proper white balance.

I felt that way too. However, I let the camera meter the scene.. and I didnt want to change any other settings.. to keep the images as RAW (the NEFs) as possible in low light.