Another K20 shot at 1600 ISO

Another K20 shot at 1600 ISO · 11:50 AM

Ok, I took two shots yesterday pushing the ISO up to 1600 to compare my K10. I am so impressed with the high ISO capability of this camera, so far. I know it will open alot of wildlife shots up for me that were not there with the K10 as iwill feel very comfortable shooting at 1000-1200 ISO if needed for shutter speeds. I was warned this is a big jump up with the K20 sensor. Well, you were all right and I only wish I would have jumped in months ago, though the K10 has served my well as it will my daughter now. Cheers JIM

daacon · 04-19-2009, 04:30 PM

You sir are going to have fun with the increased ISO capabilites of the K20D - nice shot.

Jimbo · 04-19-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

You sir are going to have fun with the increased ISO capabilites of the K20D - nice shot.

Thanks Dave. It is alwyas nice to see how far one can push the camera. Normally wouldn't use 1600 ISO but at least I know it is a option where it wasn't with the K10. JIM

**Sailor** · 04-19-2009, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Ok, I took two shots yesterday pushing the ISO up to 1600 to compare my K10. I am so impressed with the high ISO capability of this camera, so far. I know it will open alot of wildlife shots up for me that were not there with the K10 as iwill feel very comfortable shooting at 1000-1200 ISO if needed for shutter speeds. I was warned this is a big jump up with the K20 sensor. Well, you were all right and I only wish I would have jumped in months ago, though the K10 has served my well as it will my daughter now. Cheers JIM

I told you, I told you . . . . . . .

Jer (waiting at the door for the beer shipment)

Jimbo · 04-19-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Jer (waiting at the door for the beer shipment)

Got a call from customs and they had to open it to confirm contents. Seems the US custom guys prefer Canadian beer. I will have to find a different way to get that dozen to you. JIM

PS: And yes you did warn me bud about the K20. JIM

borno · 04-19-2009, 05:00 PM

Looks good to me Jimbo

Jimbo · 04-19-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Looks good to me Jimbo

Thanks Tom. This type of duck had been photographed so many times. I was just testing the K20 for the first time to see how the ISO preformed. JIM

khardur · 04-19-2009, 05:54 PM

Nice job, and very convincing test of the high ISO in real life situations.
Hopefully I'll be able to get one, maybe by the end of the year, used if I have to.

Jimbo · 04-19-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Nice job, and very convincing test of the high ISO in real life situations.
Hopefully I'll be able to get one, maybe by the end of the year, used if I have to.

Thanks bud. JIM

cupic · 04-19-2009, 07:21 PM

That's a cracker of a shot .If you don't believe me just take a look at the duck its smiling in agreeance

cheers

Damn Brit · 04-19-2009, 08:17 PM

Nice shot Jim, it has that 'painting' look about it.

*MightyMike* · 04-19-2009, 08:27 PM

Great shot Jimbo, i found ISO800 or 1600 with the K10D to be used only if absolutely necessary... however there are several occasion where i've gone up to ISO3200 and am surprised about how good the result is on the K20D and i'm regularily shooting from ISO400 to ISO1600 with the K20D

jamonation · 04-19-2009, 08:42 PM

I agree, the ducks show off the magnificent grain that iso1600 has on the k20. I've been limiting my photos to 400 and slower, but I think now is the time to branch out and try some low light and intentionally grainy photographs. Thanks for the inspiration Jimbo!

Jimbo · 04-19-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

That's a cracker of a shot .If you don't believe me just take a look at the duck its smiling in agreeance

cheers

Thanks Cupic. JIM

Quote:

Nice shot Jim, it has that 'painting' look about it.

This ducks feathers are so tight that it has that look. Thansk Gary. JIM

Quote:

Great shot Jimbo, i found ISO800 or 1600 with the K10D to be used only if absolutely necessary... however there are several occasion where i've gone up to ISO3200 and am surprised about how good the result is on the K20D and i'm regularily shooting from ISO400 to ISO1600 with the K20D

I find at around 800 my K10 gets really grainy. So far so good with the K20. I think I am going to love this camera!. jIM

Quote:

I agree, the ducks show off the magnificent grain that iso1600 has on the k20. I've been limiting my photos to 400 and slower, but I think now is the time to branch out and try some low light and intentionally grainy photographs. Thanks for the inspiration Jimbo

Appreciate the comments and look forward to seeing some of your shots. JIM

roentarre · 04-19-2009, 10:36 PM

The mallard duck has such great details and colours.

This is hard to believe that high ISO can render such quality at all.

Jimbo
	View full profile
	Contact via private message
	Find other posts by Jimbo
	Find threads started by Jimbo
	Find threads in which Jimbo has posted

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Pentax K-x far out performs the k20 at ISO 1600	gubak	Pentax DSLR Discussion	7	10-16-2010 06:40 AM
High iso jpgs GX20 (k20) 1600-6400	burnie	Pentax DSLR Discussion	3	01-17-2010 12:39 PM
why use ISO 1600 in this Canon 5D street shot?	WMBP	Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands	28	10-08-2009 10:52 AM
K-7 at ISO 1600	pawzitiv	Pentax DSLR Discussion	6	07-08-2009 01:06 AM
Kookaburra iso 1600	jthommo	Post Your Photos!	2	01-12-2007 06:47 AM

04-19-2009, 04:30 PM	#2
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	You sir are going to have fun with the increased ISO capabilites of the K20D - nice shot.

04-19-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: You sir are going to have fun with the increased ISO capabilites of the K20D - nice shot. Thanks Dave. It is alwyas nice to see how far one can push the camera. Normally wouldn't use 1600 ISO but at least I know it is a option where it wasn't with the K10. JIM

04-19-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by Jimbo Ok, I took two shots yesterday pushing the ISO up to 1600 to compare my K10. I am so impressed with the high ISO capability of this camera, so far. I know it will open alot of wildlife shots up for me that were not there with the K10 as iwill feel very comfortable shooting at 1000-1200 ISO if needed for shutter speeds. I was warned this is a big jump up with the K20 sensor. Well, you were all right and I only wish I would have jumped in months ago, though the K10 has served my well as it will my daughter now. Cheers JIM I told you, I told you . . . . . . . Jer (waiting at the door for the beer shipment)

04-19-2009, 04:44 PM	#5
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Jer (waiting at the door for the beer shipment) Got a call from customs and they had to open it to confirm contents. Seems the US custom guys prefer Canadian beer. I will have to find a different way to get that dozen to you. JIM PS: And yes you did warn me bud about the K20. JIM

04-19-2009, 05:00 PM	#6
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Looks good to me Jimbo

04-19-2009, 05:12 PM	#7
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Looks good to me Jimbo Thanks Tom. This type of duck had been photographed so many times. I was just testing the K20 for the first time to see how the ISO preformed. JIM

04-19-2009, 05:54 PM	#8
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	Nice job, and very convincing test of the high ISO in real life situations. Hopefully I'll be able to get one, maybe by the end of the year, used if I have to.

04-19-2009, 07:16 PM	#9
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Nice job, and very convincing test of the high ISO in real life situations. Hopefully I'll be able to get one, maybe by the end of the year, used if I have to. Thanks bud. JIM

04-19-2009, 07:21 PM	#10
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	That's a cracker of a shot .If you don't believe me just take a look at the duck its smiling in agreeance cheers

04-19-2009, 08:17 PM	#11
Damn Brit Guest	Nice shot Jim, it has that 'painting' look about it.

04-19-2009, 08:27 PM	#12
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,328	Great shot Jimbo, i found ISO800 or 1600 with the K10D to be used only if absolutely necessary... however there are several occasion where i've gone up to ISO3200 and am surprised about how good the result is on the K20D and i'm regularily shooting from ISO400 to ISO1600 with the K20D

04-19-2009, 08:42 PM	#13
jamonation Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	I agree, the ducks show off the magnificent grain that iso1600 has on the k20. I've been limiting my photos to 400 and slower, but I think now is the time to branch out and try some low light and intentionally grainy photographs. Thanks for the inspiration Jimbo!

04-19-2009, 09:08 PM	#14
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: That's a cracker of a shot .If you don't believe me just take a look at the duck its smiling in agreeance cheers Thanks Cupic. JIM Quote: Nice shot Jim, it has that 'painting' look about it. This ducks feathers are so tight that it has that look. Thansk Gary. JIM Quote: Great shot Jimbo, i found ISO800 or 1600 with the K10D to be used only if absolutely necessary... however there are several occasion where i've gone up to ISO3200 and am surprised about how good the result is on the K20D and i'm regularily shooting from ISO400 to ISO1600 with the K20D I find at around 800 my K10 gets really grainy. So far so good with the K20. I think I am going to love this camera!. jIM Quote: I agree, the ducks show off the magnificent grain that iso1600 has on the k20. I've been limiting my photos to 400 and slower, but I think now is the time to branch out and try some low light and intentionally grainy photographs. Thanks for the inspiration Jimbo Appreciate the comments and look forward to seeing some of your shots. JIM

04-19-2009, 10:36 PM	#15
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	The mallard duck has such great details and colours. This is hard to believe that high ISO can render such quality at all.