On a whim decided to see if I could make a credible B&W image at iso 102K. I took this hand-held from my deck last night at around 9PM. Actual capture ISO was 51,000 but then I boosted exposure by a stop in post. Obviously not a print-worthy image, but I think as a test it confirms for me that ISO 102K has potential and can work out pretty well. Moreover, I am pretty impressed with the amount of detail that remains at this essentially ridiculous ISO.
ILCE-7CM2FE 20-70mm F4 G lens28mmf/7.11/20s51200 ISO0.0 EV
Back in the day you could shoot Kodak Recording Film and T-MAX 3200 and get similar quality. The images have a look similar to what you’ve shared. Nice. Definitely useable. - Kk
Kevner wrote:
Back in the day you could shoot Kodak Recording Film and T-MAX 3200 and get similar quality. The images have a look similar to what you’ve shared. Nice. Definitely useable. - Kk
Appreciate your feedback. I agree but actually recall tmax being even grainier than this, though maintaining similar detail. Then of course digital noise doesn’t really emulate film grain all that directly; similar but different perhaps? I didn’t measure the final DR, but estimate it to be similar to tmax 3200. I do think it’s pretty remarkable for such high ISO.
Lightsearcher wrote:
Impressive the amount of detail and sharpness of this shot Jack, if printed it won't show much noise as the digital image.
Marcelo
Thanks for pointing that out Marcelo , I agree 100%.
I’ve been doing digital long enough to remember being impressed with being able to use ISO 12,800 with “decent” results. This is mind blowing in comparison.
