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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


I am looking for some help with low ISO dynamic range examples with a D5. Preferably against a D4 or D4s.

Yes I am considering a purchase of a D5. The bulk of my work is interiors for real estate where I need low megapixel high dynamic range type camera. My D4 is performing well in this area. I own a D810 and use it to its fullest when necessary.

Everyone seems to show high ISO images taken with this camera. That is great but, what about low ISO photos taken in the studio or some fashion/ lifestyle shots taken outside during the golden hour with high contrast scenes.

I know where the D5 would be the perfect camera for me, sports etc but when the time comes for these event I can rent or borrow one.

So any one what to share?
Thanks



Apr 15, 2016 at 11:53 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


Not many floating yet as people are especially excited by it's high iso abilities.

D5 @ iso100
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6KucEm6Lp0nM19zZUpLZlhlOVU/view

D5 @ iso800
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/04/1284004.jpg

D5 @ iso200
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaredpolin/26010535131/in/album-72157665915027670/

D5 @ iso100 (cropped)
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3985276#forum-post-57522627



Apr 15, 2016 at 12:40 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


Most reports are noting that at low ISO there is less DR than the D4 or D810. Most recent one I looked at was Tony Northrup's video review: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwimnOLKlpHMAhUMVh4KHXbgBtIQqQIIJzAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DbCwk-Obu0dA&usg=AFQjCNEFwOApRxab_iklcHLiRpSkj9s8pQ&sig2=KLzsWf6VD9XgaTj3flc4cw


Apr 15, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


wow, they did a great job with that review


Apr 15, 2016 at 01:18 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


mp0363 wrote:
wow, they did a great job with that review


Really? I was quite underwhelmed by the review

It seemed to me it was her first time ever using a pro bodied SLR before (talking often about vertical shooting)

They didn't even bother mentioning the AF for the 1D in the indoor soccer shoot part



Apr 18, 2016 at 02:00 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


I find the low ISO qualities of the images (1600 to 3200) offer less quality in noise and the color engine than do my old D3S's. I am going to sell my two D5's, and buy a couple more used D3S's for my studio work, as I seldom go over ISO 1600.


Apr 18, 2016 at 09:58 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


Hotfoot22 wrote:
I am going to sell my two D5's, and buy a couple more used D3S's for my studio work, as I seldom go over ISO 1600.


yah, the D5 is "just another camera" for studio work.... but for low light action... it's second to none at the moment




Apr 19, 2016 at 06:45 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


If your D4 is working well I wouldn't swap it for a D5 (I have a D4/D4S/D5). The D5 owns the night but with inanimates and a tripod your next step might be a used D800/D800e (cheaper than a D810 and also with a smidgen more low IDO DR).


Apr 19, 2016 at 07:44 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


Hotfoot wrote:
I find the low ISO qualities of the images (1600 to 3200) offer less quality in noise and the color engine than do my old D3S's. I am going to sell my two D5's, and buy a couple more used D3S's for my studio work, as I seldom go over ISO 1600.

I can only say that this is not being my experience at all. The D5 is proving to be the finest camera for all purposes that I have ever had the pleasure of using.

The vital thing with the D5 seems to be to shoot RAW and be very careful that you do not under-expose (because the default settings on all Nikons do tend to under-expose) and then compound the trouble (and add Noise) by trying to open the shadows excessively in Post.

I ETTR (I have my Matrix Meter set to +0.6 EV); use good Camera Profiles and set the Black-point during processing. Neither Noisy shadows nor low DR are proving any problem at all and I am thrilled with the colour-rendering/

I use ACR with my own Custom-built Camera Profiles and have been deliberately seeking-out the widest DR subjects that I can find and the D5 is handling them with aplomb.

My feeling is that the tests, charts and reviews (which have circulated widely on the Internet) on the so-called "Poor DR at low ISO speeds" on the D5 are incorrect and over-stated. And with such superior performance at higher ISO's why confine your shooting to 100 ISO anyway

I have a D3S and am about to list it here because the D5 out-performs the D3S in every way.

Some of my test results are included in this thread:
http://www.fotozones.com/live/index.php/topic/60836-discovering-the-nikon-d5/




Apr 19, 2016 at 08:26 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Low ISO <800 Nikon D5 Question


thanks for the report AnnJS. i've seen a handful of different photogs and all of the sub 800 or so iso are not exciting at all. look forward to seeing some of your shots!!!


Apr 19, 2016 at 11:24 PM





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