K-30 and pulling shadows

rrstuff · 02-19-2014, 04:08 AM - **1 Like**

I will just leave it here.

I am really impressed with how much I was able to pull out of this kind of shot.
This is just such a classic example of when one should use blending, but a single shot was sufficient.

Last edited by rrstuff; 07-05-2014 at 11:51 PM.

sumx4182 · 02-19-2014, 10:15 AM - **1 Like**

K-30 has great range in the low end. In fact, I typically underexpose by a stop knowing that I have a much better chance of recovering detail from darker areas than brighter areas.

rrstuff · 02-19-2014, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by sumx4182

K-30 has great range in the low end. In fact, I typically underexpose by a stop knowing that I have a much better chance of recovering detail from darker areas than brighter areas.

Yes it is very good. The sony sensors really pushed the boundry when it comes to shadow noise and overall signal levels. I don't know how many stops I pulled here, but I think it's got to be more than 4.

Aux · 02-23-2014, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by sumx4182

K-30 has great range in the low end. In fact, I typically underexpose by a stop knowing that I have a much better chance of recovering detail from darker areas than brighter areas.

I started to under expose too! Over exposured areas rarely contain anything useful. And you rarely get clipping in dark areas.

AldaCZ · 03-05-2014, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by rrstuff

Yes it is very good. The sony sensors really pushed the boundry when it comes to shadow noise and overall signal levels. I don't know how many stops I pulled here, but I think it's got to be more than 4.

I belive so, 4 stops

ScooterMaxi Jim · 03-05-2014, 08:48 PM

Well, the sensor is described as "near" ISO-less. So underexposing exacts a very minor penalty - but a loss nonetheless. As we always learned, exposing just short of blowing the brightest highlights will yield a cleaner image than underexposing. Bottom line, you can worry far less about nailing your exposure than was the case just a few years ago.

02-19-2014, 04:08 AM - 1 Like	#1
rrstuff Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pasadena, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,126	K-30 and pulling shadows I will just leave it here. I am really impressed with how much I was able to pull out of this kind of shot. This is just such a classic example of when one should use blending, but a single shot was sufficient. Last edited by rrstuff; 07-05-2014 at 11:51 PM.

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sumx4182 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 181	K-30 has great range in the low end. In fact, I typically underexpose by a stop knowing that I have a much better chance of recovering detail from darker areas than brighter areas.

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rrstuff Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pasadena, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,126 Original Poster	Originally posted by sumx4182 K-30 has great range in the low end. In fact, I typically underexpose by a stop knowing that I have a much better chance of recovering detail from darker areas than brighter areas. Yes it is very good. The sony sensors really pushed the boundry when it comes to shadow noise and overall signal levels. I don't know how many stops I pulled here, but I think it's got to be more than 4.

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Aux Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia Posts: 35	Originally posted by sumx4182 K-30 has great range in the low end. In fact, I typically underexpose by a stop knowing that I have a much better chance of recovering detail from darker areas than brighter areas. I started to under expose too! Over exposured areas rarely contain anything useful. And you rarely get clipping in dark areas.

03-05-2014, 11:51 AM	#5
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	Originally posted by rrstuff Yes it is very good. The sony sensors really pushed the boundry when it comes to shadow noise and overall signal levels. I don't know how many stops I pulled here, but I think it's got to be more than 4. I belive so, 4 stops

03-05-2014, 08:48 PM	#6
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Well, the sensor is described as "near" ISO-less. So underexposing exacts a very minor penalty - but a loss nonetheless. As we always learned, exposing just short of blowing the brightest highlights will yield a cleaner image than underexposing. Bottom line, you can worry far less about nailing your exposure than was the case just a few years ago.

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