Pentax High ISO Gallery - post here

mattdm · 10-21-2010, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Here you go:

Okay, still wow. I think even the un-specially-processed one would look great printed.

JohnBee · 10-21-2010, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

Okay, still wow. I think even the un-specially-processed one would look great printed.

It would do okay, but I think noise artifacts might come through in the shadow areas.
However, the post processed version should hold-up full size in print without any issues.

Voytech · 10-21-2010, 02:21 PM

John, when are you starting teaching NR techniques?

Winder · 10-21-2010, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by Voytech

John, when are you starting teaching NR techniques?

If you have the time you can watch Youtube videos on how to use Topaz DeNoise. It is very simple to use and gives a good compromise for control and simplicity. Results are very good. Even the K-7 can be used at 4500 with very usable results for good sized prints. LR3.2 also does a decent job if you spend a little time.

Pentaxor · 10-21-2010, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Here you go:

You can get the exact recipe here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/119214-k-5-iso51200-ownage-4.html

thanks JB. I have to say that I'm very impressed with this result. this one is equal to what I get on the K-7 at ISO 3200. so that's more of a 4 stop advantage over it. and I suppose a 3 stop advantage over the K-x. even a 2 stop advantage is already even a big difference. so this is more of an overkill and really does seem to go head to head against pro-grade bodies in terms of ISO performance. Kudos to Pentax. great job done.

do I hear anymore complaints on how expensive the K-5 is?

dgaies · 10-21-2010, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

thanks JB. I have to say that I'm very impressed with this result. this one is equal to what I get on the K-7 at ISO 3200. so that's more of a 4 stop advantage over it. and I suppose a 3 stop advantage over the K-x. even a 2 stop advantage is already even a big difference. so this is more of an overkill and really does seem to go head to head against pro-grade bodies in terms of ISO performance. Kudos to Pentax. great job done.

do I hear anymore complaints on how expensive the K-5 is?

There was just one in another thread. I answered it very diplomatically

Timos · 10-21-2010, 08:30 PM

3 pictures from the greek island Andros:

ISO 1600

[center][img width=250]

ISO 2500

All handheld

Last edited by Timos; 11-06-2010 at 05:47 AM.

rawr · 10-23-2010, 06:04 PM

Amidst all the K-5 awesomeness, I almost feel embarrassed to be offering up here these mere 12800 ISO K-x pix from a solo performance by Ed Kuepper in Lismore NSW last night.

No PP or NR other than open in LR3 > export to 800px JPG.

VaughnA · 10-31-2010, 05:35 PM

A fellow Pentaxian's wife is the local Symphony Director. She wanted me to get a couple of shots of the conductor for their website. Terrible conditions, no flash and I could only shoot from far stage left or right. So I ended up using my 55-300 and HIGH ISO on my KX. While not perfect by composition or lighting I think I did the best that I could do considering the conditions.
Minor tweaks on the out of the camera jpegs. I can probably get them a bit better using the raws but considering the usage on the website I'm not sure it's really needed.

Conductor ISO 5000.

ISO 12800..

ISO 4000, in Halloween Costume:

ISO 5000:

ISO 6400: Dressed for "Pirates of the Caribbean"

Jewelltrail · 10-31-2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Timos:3 pictures from the greek island Andros:

Those are nice shots.

k54 · 10-31-2010, 08:19 PM

My share but not very high ISO no PP. Using K-x, 18-55 DAL kit lens @ 18mm, F/8, 1/15sec. handheld, ISO 1600, Center Weighted Ave., +0.7EV, AV mode.

k54 · 10-31-2010, 08:38 PM

Using K-x, 18-55 DAL kit lens @ 18mm, F/5.6, 1/8sec. handheld, ISO 3200, Center Weighted Ave., +0.7EV, AV mode.

Timos · 11-06-2010, 05:55 AM

Landing, ISO 12800 and a bit of noise reduction with noise ninja..

On the streets of Beirut:

ISO 5000

ISO 3200

A lady singing in a greek bar (ISO 5000)

SanMat · 11-06-2010, 05:46 PM

K20D, DA* 300mm, F/7.1, 1/1000 sec., ISO 1600

Abstract · 11-06-2010, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by SanMat

K20D, DA* 300mm, F/7.1, 1/1000 sec., ISO 1600

Man I see barely any noise in that, how does it look a bit bigger and what program do you use for noise? Amazing shot btw.

10-31-2010, 08:19 PM	#836
k54 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	My share but not very high ISO no PP. Using K-x, 18-55 DAL kit lens @ 18mm, F/8, 1/15sec. handheld, ISO 1600, Center Weighted Ave., +0.7EV, AV mode. Last edited by k54; 10-31-2010 at 08:27 PM.

11-06-2010, 05:46 PM	#839
SanMat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 129	Hummingbird K20D, DA* 300mm, F/7.1, 1/1000 sec., ISO 1600 Attached Images

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10-21-2010, 01:28 PM	#826
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by JohnBee Here you go: Okay, still wow. I think even the un-specially-processed one would look great printed.

10-21-2010, 02:05 PM	#827
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by mattdm Okay, still wow. I think even the un-specially-processed one would look great printed. It would do okay, but I think noise artifacts might come through in the shadow areas. However, the post processed version should hold-up full size in print without any issues.

10-21-2010, 02:21 PM	#828
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	John, when are you starting teaching NR techniques?

10-21-2010, 03:03 PM	#829
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Voytech John, when are you starting teaching NR techniques? If you have the time you can watch Youtube videos on how to use Topaz DeNoise. It is very simple to use and gives a good compromise for control and simplicity. Results are very good. Even the K-7 can be used at 4500 with very usable results for good sized prints. LR3.2 also does a decent job if you spend a little time.

10-21-2010, 04:06 PM	#830
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by JohnBee Here you go: You can get the exact recipe here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/119214-k-5-iso51200-ownage-4.html thanks JB. I have to say that I'm very impressed with this result. this one is equal to what I get on the K-7 at ISO 3200. so that's more of a 4 stop advantage over it. and I suppose a 3 stop advantage over the K-x. even a 2 stop advantage is already even a big difference. so this is more of an overkill and really does seem to go head to head against pro-grade bodies in terms of ISO performance. Kudos to Pentax. great job done. do I hear anymore complaints on how expensive the K-5 is?

10-21-2010, 05:16 PM	#831
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by Pentaxor thanks JB. I have to say that I'm very impressed with this result. this one is equal to what I get on the K-7 at ISO 3200. so that's more of a 4 stop advantage over it. and I suppose a 3 stop advantage over the K-x. even a 2 stop advantage is already even a big difference. so this is more of an overkill and really does seem to go head to head against pro-grade bodies in terms of ISO performance. Kudos to Pentax. great job done. do I hear anymore complaints on how expensive the K-5 is? There was just one in another thread. I answered it very diplomatically

10-21-2010, 08:30 PM	#832
Timos New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Athens, Hellas Posts: 11	3 pictures from the greek island Andros: ISO 1600 [center][img width=250] ISO 2500 All handheld Last edited by Timos; 11-06-2010 at 05:47 AM.

10-23-2010, 06:04 PM	#833
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Amidst all the K-5 awesomeness, I almost feel embarrassed to be offering up here these mere 12800 ISO K-x pix from a solo performance by Ed Kuepper in Lismore NSW last night. No PP or NR other than open in LR3 > export to 800px JPG.

10-31-2010, 05:35 PM	#834
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	A fellow Pentaxian's wife is the local Symphony Director. She wanted me to get a couple of shots of the conductor for their website. Terrible conditions, no flash and I could only shoot from far stage left or right. So I ended up using my 55-300 and HIGH ISO on my KX. While not perfect by composition or lighting I think I did the best that I could do considering the conditions. Minor tweaks on the out of the camera jpegs. I can probably get them a bit better using the raws but considering the usage on the website I'm not sure it's really needed. Conductor ISO 5000. ISO 12800.. ISO 4000, in Halloween Costume: ISO 5000: ISO 6400: Dressed for "Pirates of the Caribbean"

10-31-2010, 07:56 PM	#835
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: Timos:3 pictures from the greek island Andros: Those are nice shots.

10-31-2010, 08:38 PM	#837
k54 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Using K-x, 18-55 DAL kit lens @ 18mm, F/5.6, 1/8sec. handheld, ISO 3200, Center Weighted Ave., +0.7EV, AV mode.

11-06-2010, 05:55 AM	#838
Timos New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Athens, Hellas Posts: 11	Landing, ISO 12800 and a bit of noise reduction with noise ninja.. On the streets of Beirut: ISO 5000 ISO 3200 A lady singing in a greek bar (ISO 5000)

11-06-2010, 05:56 PM	#840
Abstract Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 388	Originally posted by SanMat K20D, DA* 300mm, F/7.1, 1/1000 sec., ISO 1600 Man I see barely any noise in that, how does it look a bit bigger and what program do you use for noise? Amazing shot btw.