Draq 118 Posted August 27, 2020 Of course I am aware that for the most part, lower ISO is always better, but since underwater we typically use really small apertures, and need to keep shutter speeds at least slightly fast due to subject and camera motion, I frequently use a higher iso than I would on land. I am curious, for other D500 users, what iso do you usually shoot at and what do you consider the maximum acceptable iso on routine basis? I try to stay at 800 and below and I realize that water conditions, macro vs wide angle and other conditions change this, but am interested in what others do in this regard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamhanlon 0 Posted August 27, 2020 I actually find that I can frequently use a lot slower shutter speed than i can on land...due to the housing being '"supported" by the water. Of course, this does not help when dealing with fast moving subjects. I have shot the D500 at ISO3200 and got acceptable results, albeit needing some post processing. I am a huge believer in "gettin the shot" and figuring out any noise issues (or discarding the images) afterwards. If you don't have it, you have no choices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted August 27, 2020 I'm with Adam on often using a slower speed than I would on land. But I'm not brave enough to venture into nose-bleed territory of ISO3200. I'm usually in the ISO200 market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trimix125 73 Posted August 27, 2020 Hi, shoot concerts of friends with the D500, up to Iso 3200, if needed. Fast movement of musicans in low light are quick much too fast... Normally below 400... Regards, Wolfgang 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 765 Posted August 27, 2020 As digital camera do not have sensitivity but just gain increasing ISO only reduces dynamic range per se So it is better to increase the ISO and avoid clipping the blacks that keeping it low and crushing them SNR drops not because noise goes up (shot noise is pretty much flat) but because signal drops i.e. there is insufficient light lower shutter speed improves matter and increasing ISO is not an issue until you clip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Draq 118 Posted August 28, 2020 Well, okay, I was really just looking to hear what others were using on the D500 out of curiosity, but thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 765 Posted August 28, 2020 Well, okay, I was really just looking to hear what others were using on the D500 out of curiosity, but thank you. Lol it was more a comment for the I shoot ISO 200 guy. You can do that but if you crush the signal SNR will be worse than taking the same shot at 800 assuming the highlights don’t clipSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Draq 118 Posted August 28, 2020 No worries. I am deprived of diving due to Covid and that is having a negative effect on my humor, patience and mood. I am about to start doing bird photography out of desperation. It is either that or take up drinking as a hobby. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted August 28, 2020 33 minutes ago, Draq said: No worries. I am deprived of diving due to Covid and that is having a negative effect on my humor, patience and mood. I am about to start doing bird photography out of desperation. It is either that or take up drinking as a hobby. I feel your pain. I've just emigrated to Sint Maarten in the Dutch Caribbean to avoid turning to drink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 765 Posted August 28, 2020 No worries. I am deprived of diving due to Covid and that is having a negative effect on my humor, patience and mood. I am about to start doing bird photography out of desperation. It is either that or take up drinking as a hobby. Bird photography is not bad. Started in March at lockdown time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
