High ISO shots and RAW images.

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by mh68

Another cracking set of shots Graham. The difference in detail in the Robin shots between iso`s isnt as great as i`d have expected,and the higher iso shot is very acceptable.That first Chaffinch flight shot is superb, the loss of detail is irrelevant in my opinion when you can freeze action like you have done here.A great example of the circumstances where high iso`s in good light can prove useful.

Mark H

Thank Mark.
I'll certainly try this again when there's at least some half decent light around. Obviously if the site had been even better lit I wouldn't have needed to go as far as ISO 1600, but it's at least another option that's well worth trying.

[mh68]

That "expose right" link I posted for Pauline last night on my thread may be worth a read Graham, it explains signal to noise ratios etc with overexposed shots.

Mark H

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by mh68

That "expose right" link I posted for Pauline last night on my thread may be worth a read Graham, it explains signal to noise ratios etc with overexposed shots.

Mark H

Thanks Mark, I've read that info before. My problem is I can never seem to get the right situation where I can apply the compensation to the right! All of these shots were either -1/3 or -2/3, I was either worried about burnt out highlights, (gull shot) or slow shutter speed. One day the situation will be right when I can go for this expose right business!

[mh68]

Yes, its not as straightforward as is made out At least if shooting in Raw though you can recover blown highlights to a certain extent, which is a bonus.

Mark H