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JohnBee · 10-19-2010, 12:46 PM - **1 Like**

Following our last example, it was pointed out(by a number of people) that the lighting may have contributed to the final IQ of the sample. Therefore, I have just received permission from dgaies to release a low light sample at the same sensitivity.

To which I think should put to rest any/and all doubt that the K-5 is indeed a serious low light performer

UNPROCESSED RAW: ISO12800, 1/80s

FULL SIZE: RAW EXTRACTION(JPG) DOWNLOAD...

-

PROCESSED RAW: ISO12800, 1/80s

Click(view image) for full size sample

PROCESSED RAW CROP: ISO12800, 1/80s

As with the previous sample, this was processed with minimal NR(single pass) and very little PP. In a word... Amazing!

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our good man dgaies who has gone far out of his way to provide us with these wonderful samples! - So thanks buddy! we couldn't have done this without you(literally

).

/...the end/

Last edited by JohnBee; 05-01-2011 at 10:47 AM.

Rite · 10-19-2010, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

it was pointed out(by a number of people) that the lighting may have contributed to the final IQ of the sample.

).

/...the end/

Impressive detail, even down to the (very) bloodshot eyes.

JohnBee · 10-19-2010, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Rite

Impressive detail, even down to the (very) bloodshot eyes.

Did you look at the image full size?
I'm completely awestruck by this sensor tbh.

dgaies · 10-19-2010, 01:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rite

Impressive detail, even down to the (very) bloodshot eyes.

I think we can attribute the bloodshot eyes to a severe lack of sleep, which should then be attributed to the subjects of part 1 and 2 of this thread (i.e. the four and one year old).

JohnBee · 10-19-2010, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by dgaies

I think we can attribute the bloodshot eyes to a severe lack of sleep, which should then be attributed to the subjects of part 1 and 2 of this thread (i.e. the four and one year old).

The thing is... from a detail point of view, that's really a great part of the image.
I doubt anyone even considered criticizing this shot. Its perfect for what it is imo!

shimoyjk · 10-19-2010, 01:15 PM

that's just amazing. I'm selling my 5D for this!

robjmitchell · 10-19-2010, 01:42 PM

I'd like to see a comparison to the K10d at iso1280!

falconeye · 10-19-2010, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

I doubt anyone even considered criticizing this shot. Its perfect for what it is imo!

May I come to rescue?

I can't read the text in the TV screen reflecting in sleepless mother's pupil.

That's totally inacceptable. No way I'll let go my digital view camera

Raylon · 10-19-2010, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by shimoyjk

that's just amazing. I'm selling my 5D for this!

I mean the shot is good but a 5D should be able to match it no problem. mark ii even more so.

Pablom · 10-19-2010, 02:06 PM

Wow I'm blown away
I'm speechless

milarmon · 10-19-2010, 02:20 PM

Great portrait of Frodo Baggins!! I must buy that camera!

JohnBee · 10-19-2010, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Raylon

I mean the shot is good but a 5D should be able to match it no problem. mark ii even more so.

I've seen some MKII ISO12800 output(just recently) and its definitely ahead in terms of resolving power. However, I found the DR gamut to be a little narrow. Particularly in the shadow end of the curve. The other things were tinging and slight banding. Though neither really came across as deal breakers.

On the posisitive side, the MKII has amazing highlight recovery, and of course, image definition is second to none, the most impressive I've seen.

On the issue of the 5D, I was under the impression that it maxed-out at ISO3200?

Urkeldaedalus · 10-19-2010, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

I've seen some MKII ISO12800 output(just recently) and its definitely ahead in terms of resolving power. However, I found the DR gamut to be a little narrow. Particularly in the shadow end of the curve. The other things were tinging and slight banding. Though neither really came across as deal breakers.

On the posisitive side, the MKII has amazing highlight recovery, and of course, image definition is second to none, the most impressive I've seen.

On the issue of the 5D, I was under the impression that it maxed-out at ISO3200?

I believe you are correct. This comparison seems apropos:

Nikon D300, D200, D40 and Canon 5D High ISO Comparison

Weird to think that the Nikon D300 was the APS-C high ISO king not too long ago.

Looking at the comparometer on Image Resource, it looks like the K-5 sensor is pushing into D700 and 5D Mark II territory as far as high ISO goes. I'll be interested to see if that holds to be true after formal testing.

Pablom · 10-19-2010, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus

I'll be interested to see if that holds to be true after formal testing.

what is formal testing? I have yet to see such thing

Urkeldaedalus · 10-19-2010, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

what is formal testing? I have yet to see such thing

Maybe I phrased that incorrectly, "formal" would probably not be the right word. I'll change that to "comparative reviews by various websites."

10-19-2010, 12:46 PM - 1 Like	#1
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	K-5, ISO12800 Practical Portrait (Part 3)... Following our last example, it was pointed out(by a number of people) that the lighting may have contributed to the final IQ of the sample. Therefore, I have just received permission from dgaies to release a low light sample at the same sensitivity. To which I think should put to rest any/and all doubt that the K-5 is indeed a serious low light performer UNPROCESSED RAW: ISO12800, 1/80s FULL SIZE: RAW EXTRACTION(JPG) DOWNLOAD... - PROCESSED RAW: ISO12800, 1/80s Click(view image) for full size sample PROCESSED RAW CROP: ISO12800, 1/80s As with the previous sample, this was processed with minimal NR(single pass) and very little PP. In a word... Amazing! I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our good man dgaies who has gone far out of his way to provide us with these wonderful samples! - So thanks buddy! we couldn't have done this without you(literally ). /...the end/ Last edited by JohnBee; 05-01-2011 at 10:47 AM.

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10-19-2010, 12:55 PM	#2
Rite Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 337	Originally posted by JohnBee it was pointed out(by a number of people) that the lighting may have contributed to the final IQ of the sample. ). /...the end/ Impressive detail, even down to the (very) bloodshot eyes.

10-19-2010, 12:59 PM	#3
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rite Impressive detail, even down to the (very) bloodshot eyes. Did you look at the image full size? I'm completely awestruck by this sensor tbh.

10-19-2010, 01:03 PM - 1 Like	#4
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by Rite Impressive detail, even down to the (very) bloodshot eyes. I think we can attribute the bloodshot eyes to a severe lack of sleep, which should then be attributed to the subjects of part 1 and 2 of this thread (i.e. the four and one year old).

10-19-2010, 01:11 PM	#5
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667 Original Poster	Originally posted by dgaies I think we can attribute the bloodshot eyes to a severe lack of sleep, which should then be attributed to the subjects of part 1 and 2 of this thread (i.e. the four and one year old). The thing is... from a detail point of view, that's really a great part of the image. I doubt anyone even considered criticizing this shot. Its perfect for what it is imo!

10-19-2010, 01:15 PM	#6
shimoyjk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MA, Boston Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	that's just amazing. I'm selling my 5D for this!

10-19-2010, 01:42 PM	#7
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	I'd like to see a comparison to the K10d at iso1280!

10-19-2010, 01:48 PM	#8
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by JohnBee I doubt anyone even considered criticizing this shot. Its perfect for what it is imo! May I come to rescue? I can't read the text in the TV screen reflecting in sleepless mother's pupil. That's totally inacceptable. No way I'll let go my digital view camera

10-19-2010, 01:54 PM	#9
Raylon Guest	Originally posted by shimoyjk that's just amazing. I'm selling my 5D for this! I mean the shot is good but a 5D should be able to match it no problem. mark ii even more so.

10-19-2010, 02:06 PM	#10
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Wow I'm blown away I'm speechless

10-19-2010, 02:20 PM	#11
milarmon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montevideo - Uruguay Posts: 48	Great portrait of Frodo Baggins!! I must buy that camera!

10-19-2010, 02:22 PM	#12
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667 Original Poster	Originally posted by Raylon I mean the shot is good but a 5D should be able to match it no problem. mark ii even more so. I've seen some MKII ISO12800 output(just recently) and its definitely ahead in terms of resolving power. However, I found the DR gamut to be a little narrow. Particularly in the shadow end of the curve. The other things were tinging and slight banding. Though neither really came across as deal breakers. On the posisitive side, the MKII has amazing highlight recovery, and of course, image definition is second to none, the most impressive I've seen. On the issue of the 5D, I was under the impression that it maxed-out at ISO3200?

10-19-2010, 02:27 PM	#13
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by JohnBee I've seen some MKII ISO12800 output(just recently) and its definitely ahead in terms of resolving power. However, I found the DR gamut to be a little narrow. Particularly in the shadow end of the curve. The other things were tinging and slight banding. Though neither really came across as deal breakers. On the posisitive side, the MKII has amazing highlight recovery, and of course, image definition is second to none, the most impressive I've seen. On the issue of the 5D, I was under the impression that it maxed-out at ISO3200? I believe you are correct. This comparison seems apropos: Nikon D300, D200, D40 and Canon 5D High ISO Comparison Weird to think that the Nikon D300 was the APS-C high ISO king not too long ago. Looking at the comparometer on Image Resource, it looks like the K-5 sensor is pushing into D700 and 5D Mark II territory as far as high ISO goes. I'll be interested to see if that holds to be true after formal testing.

10-19-2010, 02:36 PM	#14
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus I'll be interested to see if that holds to be true after formal testing. what is formal testing? I have yet to see such thing

10-19-2010, 02:42 PM	#15
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Pablom what is formal testing? I have yet to see such thing Maybe I phrased that incorrectly, "formal" would probably not be the right word. I'll change that to "comparative reviews by various websites."

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