Hey
Just saw the free video from the fstoppers wedding video. In this video that contain lighting the reseption - the guys from Fstoppers said that they use high ISO - I am a little affraid that high iso will produce to much grain on the photos - but they said that New cameras it is not that a big problem. So do you use a high iso while shooting reseptions?
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Morten
I'm generally okay with higher ISO my camera handles pretty well. What camera are you using? The larger the sensor (35mm/full frame) the better noise sensitivity, APS-C dslrs have worse sensitivity but that's really dependent on what model DSLR you use because a lot of the newer ones are getting better at noise sensitivity I've heard. I use a 7d mkii and it handles higher ISO very nicely compared to my older cameras I'd use. But there's always the option for if there's to much grain/noise for your liking you can reduce it in Lightroom/Photoshop.
I shoot with a D750 (full frame) and a D7100 (crop).
For the D750, I don't really like to go over ISO 6400.
For the D7100, ISO 3200.
But for receptions I'm often using speedlights, so I'm not usually over ISO 800 for either body and the noise is minimal, especially on the D750. Don't think ISO 800 would be considered high these days.
You know what? I think the client likes a great looking photo versus pixel peeping for high ISO grain in the shot. Only photographers look at that. I've learned to embrace high ISO with off camera flash as needed. A better overall photo is more important to me.
Agreed! I've talked to some photographers that are just crazy about the noise. Don't like to shoot over ISO 800 with or without speedlights.
I've sold many photos to clients that were ISO 6400 on my old D700. No complaints.
I bring a ton of light to a reception because I like the better contrast and flexibility, so I rarely go over ISO 800. It has nothing to do with pixel peeping and everything to do with "I'd over-expose otherwise."
Actually many photographer, prefer free noise before an awesome composition shoot.
I just made a weeding three weeks ago. I used 60D, 7D and 5D2. So they are all not the mot recent equipment so I was afraid to go into high iso. Max I did was 1200iso. And yet I missed a lot of pictures, lots of moments because of my shutter speed too low even with fast prime lenses. I used DxO Optics Prime for grain and noise reduction and it works pretty well. I'm still very new in wedding photography but next time I know I'll go higher in the iso because now noise reduction isn't an hard thing for photographs.
Camera plays a very large role in the ISO noise production and generally I shoot with the view of having no noise reduction in post even though I do use some. My 5D II is pretty disappointing with noise in my opinion and while I do shoot up to 3200 ISO, I don't like to. One very common work around -- and I'm not even saying this tongue-in-cheek -- is to make the images black and white. One thing to keep in mind is that not every wedding image needs to be magazine editorial print quality. You'll have your flagship images of the couple and key moments, but a lot of the other images needn't be world class as you're merely capturing the day. In fact, it could be argued that the glossy editorial look on images of family laughing and drinking and children playing could 'kill' the atmosphere of the image. It's all trial and error and personal preference but don't cast too much of a critical eye on every single frame you take or you'll go mad.
Yes, that what I did. Being disappointed for the quality of the shot in general.. It still an event so each picture cannot be top notch.. Also I agreed about the 5D2, Switching to the new 5DIV is on the list..
If ISO is your primary worry, the 6D sensor is a million times better than the 5D II sensor. In fact, I'm thinking of writing an article displaying the difference as I very recently started using my 6D over my 5D II.
I don't doubt that. I bought my 5D2 second hand in France in 2013 from a guy who was selling it for purshasing a 6D. But the new recently announced 5D Mark IV seems to be very good. Except the price though..
I know a lot of people are hoping for a 6D Mark II. I've never put my hand on a 6D yet even though I heard lot of good things about it
On weddings i shoot in Manual and Auto ISO. I then set my minimum shutterspeed for sharp images and the aperture. For me it is far more important to get all the shots I have to. If I have the time and chance i sometimes use flashlights. The D750 delivers great files, even at 6400 and sometimes 12800 ISO.
I never had a problem with clients.
I shoot with a D750 and the ISO is amazing. I just read this article from SLR Lounge about it being the best wedding camera out there https://www.slrlounge.com/nikon-d750-best-wedding-dslr-ever/