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CDW · 08-21-2011, 01:54 PM

I did a hike a couple of days ago in The Narrows at Zion Nat'l Park. I shot mostly with my 645D but I also took my K-5 as a backup for a few handhelds. Here is a stitch frame cropped essentially square from two vertical K-5 files, shot handheld.

Last edited by CDW; 07-28-2016 at 07:44 PM.

jimH · 08-21-2011, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by CDW

I did a hike a couple of days ago in The Narrows at Zion Nat'l Park. I shot mostly with my 645D but I also took my K-5 as a backup for a few handhelds. Here is a stitch frame cropped essentially square from two vertical K-5 files, shot handheld.

That's a beautiful picture, congratulations!

TheSkier · 08-21-2011, 09:32 PM - **2 Likes**

After the rain

Voytech · 08-21-2011, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by daacon

I was using a tripod, with mirror up , 2 second delay. That was the shot set up. Don't think I truned SR off , should have but don't remember doing it so it's likley I did not.

I believe the timed modes automatically disable SR. Check it out. Thats the default way it works on the k-x.

**fs999** · 08-22-2011, 12:25 AM

Thank you Nell and Smeggypants !

Vitor · 08-22-2011, 03:00 AM

I’m sorry about this off-topic subject.
Thank you very much Dave. Your explanation gives me a lot of new ideas. My next photo, ISO 800, shows a night time scene free of software production. Only RAW to jpg trough CS4. As you see, the noise is there. My objective is capturing same movement during the starting of the rail compositions. 60, 90 or 125, correctly aligned, are enough. The results, till now, are not what I expected. A stable tripod is always with me.
Regards, Vítor

Vitor · 08-22-2011, 03:04 AM

Noise

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bxf · 08-22-2011, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by Vitor

Lovely images you have in your collection.

I do not know if the question is appropriated or probably inconvenient but; what kind of edition software or camera HIGH ISO NR settings you are using? I have been trying to shoot (outdoor) selecting ISO 1600 to gain in speed but the results are far away from what you and some people have been showing in this forum.
Best regards, Vitor

Best regards, Vítor

Having gone through similar experience, here are my observations:

1. Avoid underexposure!!! as it raises noise significantly, even in the K5.
2. Turn off in-camera noise reduction, which sometimes produces smeared results.
3. Evaluate the RAW image, rather than the JPEG. I have images showing a large discrepancy between the two, with the camera-produced JPEG on occasions showing something quite different from what is actually in the RAW. Yes, the RAW may show more noise than the JPEG, but it is better to remove it during post processing.

I find that if I follow the above, high ISO images can come out remarkably clean.

Bill

**fs999** · 08-22-2011, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by bxf

1. Avoid underexposure!!! as it raises noise significantly, even in the K5.

That's not true. I always underexpose by 1 EV. You can gain 5 EV without noise problems.

daacon · 08-22-2011, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by Voytech

I believe the timed modes automatically disable SR. Check it out. Thats the default way it works on the k-x.

I will I am still looking for the SR swtich on back of the camera

(where it was on the K20D) , thanks.

Vitor - the Topaz Denoise intergrates well with CS4. Download the 30 day trial , it's fully functinal. You can search the in processing forum for other products , everyone has their preference for what it's worth I like the Topaz Denoise. (it's like camera bodies - there are a lot of good ones). I like that shot BTW.

**Schraubstock** · 08-22-2011, 07:17 AM

New York
For night photography the K-5 simply is superb. This shot was taken at ISO 200, f8 1/15th -1EV with the TAMRON 24-135 AD free hand. Even most of the very brightly lit neon sings have some definition while shadows are rendered just right also. And whats more there was no time spent on preparation, aim, autofocus, fire.
I reckon one cannot ask for much more from a camera - the K-5 superb.

Greetings

Rupert · 08-22-2011, 09:58 AM

More great shots here....I love this thread!

So sorry to have to do this, but Squirrels require a regular post , it's in their contract. I just do what I am told......

She ate the entire cob of corn in just under nine minutes...

[IMG]

[/IMG]

daacon · 08-22-2011, 10:10 AM

Wow I am liking this thread as well - hand held at 1/15 is impressive and that Mustang HDR is wonderfull. Zion park is on the bucket list one day what a great shoty as are the 'skaker boys"

Since we are the snacking portiom of this thread ......the spider and what's left of a fly.

Pentikonian · 08-22-2011, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

More great shots here....I love this thread!

So sorry to have to do this, but Squirrels require a regular post , it's in their contract. I just do what I am told......

She ate the entire cob of corn in just under nine minutes...

[/url] [/IMG]

Rupert - your squirrel posts are hilarious. I really enjoy them. All the squirrels around here are extremely skittish. And much thinner.

Pentikonian · 08-22-2011, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by CDW

I did a hike a couple of days ago in The Narrows at Zion Nat'l Park. I shot mostly with my 645D but I also took my K-5 as a backup for a few handhelds. Here is a stitch frame cropped essentially square from two vertical K-5 files, shot handheld.

Beautiful. Love how the hiker just entering the Narrows lends some scale.

08-21-2011, 01:54 PM	#1501
CDW Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Big Island, Hawaii & Utah Posts: 457	K5 in the Narrows at Zion National Park I did a hike a couple of days ago in The Narrows at Zion Nat'l Park. I shot mostly with my 645D but I also took my K-5 as a backup for a few handhelds. Here is a stitch frame cropped essentially square from two vertical K-5 files, shot handheld. Last edited by CDW; 07-28-2016 at 07:44 PM.

08-22-2011, 03:00 AM	#1506
Vitor Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mealhada Posts: 43	I’m sorry about this off-topic subject. Thank you very much Dave. Your explanation gives me a lot of new ideas. My next photo, ISO 800, shows a night time scene free of software production. Only RAW to jpg trough CS4. As you see, the noise is there. My objective is capturing same movement during the starting of the rail compositions. 60, 90 or 125, correctly aligned, are enough. The results, till now, are not what I expected. A stable tripod is always with me. Regards, Vítor Last edited by Vitor; 08-22-2011 at 03:09 AM. Reason: Incorrectly translated from English to Portuguese

08-22-2011, 07:17 AM	#1511
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	New York For night photography the K-5 simply is superb. This shot was taken at ISO 200, f8 1/15th -1EV with the TAMRON 24-135 AD free hand. Even most of the very brightly lit neon sings have some definition while shadows are rendered just right also. And whats more there was no time spent on preparation, aim, autofocus, fire. I reckon one cannot ask for much more from a camera - the K-5 superb. Greetings Last edited by Schraubstock; 10-31-2011 at 07:16 AM.

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Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	Originally posted by daacon I was using a tripod, with mirror up , 2 second delay. That was the shot set up. Don't think I truned SR off , should have but don't remember doing it so it's likley I did not. I believe the timed modes automatically disable SR. Check it out. Thats the default way it works on the k-x.

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fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,647	Thank you Nell and Smeggypants !

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bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by Vitor Lovely images you have in your collection. I do not know if the question is appropriated or probably inconvenient but; what kind of edition software or camera HIGH ISO NR settings you are using? I have been trying to shoot (outdoor) selecting ISO 1600 to gain in speed but the results are far away from what you and some people have been showing in this forum. Best regards, Vitor Best regards, Vítor Having gone through similar experience, here are my observations: 1. Avoid underexposure!!! as it raises noise significantly, even in the K5. 2. Turn off in-camera noise reduction, which sometimes produces smeared results. 3. Evaluate the RAW image, rather than the JPEG. I have images showing a large discrepancy between the two, with the camera-produced JPEG on occasions showing something quite different from what is actually in the RAW. Yes, the RAW may show more noise than the JPEG, but it is better to remove it during post processing. I find that if I follow the above, high ISO images can come out remarkably clean. Bill

08-22-2011, 04:58 AM	#1509
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,647	Originally posted by bxf 1. Avoid underexposure!!! as it raises noise significantly, even in the K5. That's not true. I always underexpose by 1 EV. You can gain 5 EV without noise problems.

08-22-2011, 06:04 AM	#1510
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Originally posted by Voytech I believe the timed modes automatically disable SR. Check it out. Thats the default way it works on the k-x. I will I am still looking for the SR swtich on back of the camera (where it was on the K20D) , thanks. Vitor - the Topaz Denoise intergrates well with CS4. Download the 30 day trial , it's fully functinal. You can search the in processing forum for other products , everyone has their preference for what it's worth I like the Topaz Denoise. (it's like camera bodies - there are a lot of good ones). I like that shot BTW.

08-22-2011, 09:58 AM	#1512
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	More great shots here....I love this thread! So sorry to have to do this, but Squirrels require a regular post , it's in their contract. I just do what I am told...... She ate the entire cob of corn in just under nine minutes... [IMG] [/IMG]

08-22-2011, 10:10 AM	#1513
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Wow I am liking this thread as well - hand held at 1/15 is impressive and that Mustang HDR is wonderfull. Zion park is on the bucket list one day what a great shoty as are the 'skaker boys" Since we are the snacking portiom of this thread ......the spider and what's left of a fly.

08-22-2011, 11:23 AM	#1514
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Rupert More great shots here....I love this thread! So sorry to have to do this, but Squirrels require a regular post , it's in their contract. I just do what I am told...... She ate the entire cob of corn in just under nine minutes... [/url] [/IMG] Rupert - your squirrel posts are hilarious. I really enjoy them. All the squirrels around here are extremely skittish. And much thinner.

08-22-2011, 11:26 AM	#1515
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by CDW I did a hike a couple of days ago in The Narrows at Zion Nat'l Park. I shot mostly with my 645D but I also took my K-5 as a backup for a few handhelds. Here is a stitch frame cropped essentially square from two vertical K-5 files, shot handheld. Beautiful. Love how the hiker just entering the Narrows lends some scale.

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