Originally posted by JohnBee First of all..
I think by now most people recognize the severity of the K-5's low light capabilities(amongst other things). But often times it's quite easy to under-appreciate what we aree actually looking at.
So I've taken the liberty of using two average JPG samples... provided by the good folk here on PF and proceed to clean them up(very simple NR) too hang 'em out to dry for all to see. With that in mind... I'll just leave the images speak for themselves
I don't know why I used the term "Case Study", I guess it sounds more sophisticated than "comparo" or "contest". Anyways... here are two K-5 samples to show the differences in IQ an between an ISO80 and ISO6400 output.
What do you think? ISO 80: ISO 6400: 100% CROPS:
I can still remember when I first mentioned(here) that the K-5 would give FF a run for it's money... - which was met with responses that were nothing short of memorable
~ the end. John,
Thanks for the samples.
Those comparison shots almost look like you cheated!
((Joke))
However, how much "
simple" NR did you really do with the ISO 6400 shot?
I am quoting you here:
"... and proceed to clean them up(very simple NR ...)"
The last thing I need is having to fix high ISO shots all the time, because there would be too much noise.
On the other hand, if you did use
minimal NR (software based or in camera?), I say that this is fantastic, and indeed giving the competition a run for its money.
Thanks always for sharing!
JP
P.S.: I take it that if those images are from the folks at PF ... they have the camera in hand now?