Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Geoff, but, if I recall correctly, the new LR won't run on Windows XP, so I am staying with Elements until I have to purchase a new computer. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geoff Hopkinson" <hopsternew at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Exploring Higher ISO Values > Hi Jim I think that these are perfectly presentable. As you're exploring > means to work with lower light from your tele shots, for managing noise at > higher ISOs with your raw files I suggest that you consider a cheap > upgrade > in the form of buying the new Lightroom (prices have dropped). There's an > excellent new book from Martin Evening too if you like to learn more with > it. The tools to reduce noise without affecting sharpness of your detailed > areas are very good and you would be familiar with much of the interface > if > you are using a version of Elements currently (?) > > If you'd like to send me an original raw file I can send an example back > after processing and some suggested settings to try out if you like. You > can also get Lightrom as a free trial if you want to give it a go. > > Cheers, > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > > > On 5/1/2012 1:38 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: >> >>> With the 2X Extender on the Leica Telyt 250/4, shutter speed, and DOF >>> suffer. I decided to explore some higher ISO values with the E-510. >>> Most >>> of my work to date with this combination was at ISO 400. >>> >>> Towhees are normally ground feeders, but once or twice a year I will >>> spot >>> one on a feeder. Here the Towhee Male is captured at ISO 800, 1/160 at >>> f/4: >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.**org/v/OldNick/Towhee+Male+ISO+**800.jpg.html<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Towhee+Male+ISO+800.jpg.html> >>> >>> A Cardinal Female served as my subject at ISO 1600, 1/60 at f/8: >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.**org/v/OldNick/Cardinal+Female+** >>> ISO+1600.jpg.html<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Cardinal+Female+ISO+1600.jpg.html> >>> >>> To my eye, 800 is quite useable, as is 1600, though with a bit more >>> noise. I must admit, though, that the higher ISO values of modern >>> sensors >>> would be appreciated for this work. >>> >>> Comments and critiques welcomed. >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> >>> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >