The TRUTH about shooting at ISO 100 that the PROS know.

Simon d'Entremont
25 Jul 202311:41
EducationalLearning
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TLDRThe video explains why the common advice to use the lowest ISO possible can result in poor, underexposed photos. The speaker argues higher ISOs allow faster shutter speeds to freeze action and smaller apertures for greater depth of field. He shares example wildlife photos shot at high ISOs. Tips include: fill the frame to avoid cropping, use noise reduction software, expose properly instead of brightening later. The speaker advocates for auto ISO so the camera chooses the ISO needed for the desired aperture and shutter speed.

Takeaways
  • 😀 Don't blindly use the lowest ISO possible. Higher ISOs can help get properly exposed photos in low light.
  • 📷 High ISO doesn't cause noise. Underexposure and lack of light causes noise.
  • 🤔 There are times low ISO is good, like on a tripod. But high ISO helps freeze action.
  • 🌄 High ISO helps landscape photos, like freezing leaves in wind or waves crashing.
  • 🦉 High ISOs are common for wildlife photos in low light with moving subjects.
  • 😎 Modern cameras can take great photos at ISOs of 1600 or higher.
  • 👌 Embrace high ISO to get the shots you want. Noise can be reduced in software.
  • 🌉 Fill the frame and minimize cropping to reduce visible noise.
  • 💡 Use noise reduction software to clean up noisy images.
  • 🤖 Use auto ISO to let the camera set ISO for proper exposure.
Q & A

  • What is the common photography advice that can lead to poor quality photos?

    -The common advice is to use the lowest possible ISO, such as ISO 100. However, this can lead to underexposed, blurry photos in low light situations.

  • How does raising the ISO impact the photograph?

    -Raising the ISO brightens the photograph digitally by amplifying the signal. It does not create noise on its own.

  • In what situations might a lower ISO be preferable?

    -For long exposure photos on a tripod, like waterfalls or night skies, a lower ISO may be optimal to gather more light and reduce noise.

  • When would you need to use a higher ISO?

    -In low light situations, when shooting handheld, or when capturing moving subjects, a higher ISO allows for faster shutter speeds to freeze action and prevent blur.

  • How can you minimize noise at higher ISOs?

    -Expose properly, don't underexpose. Use noise reduction software. Compose to avoid heavy cropping.

  • What is the benefit of shooting in auto ISO mode?

    -Auto ISO allows the camera to automatically adjust the ISO to obtain a proper exposure based on the aperture and shutter speed set.

  • If the ISO is very high in auto ISO mode, what should you adjust?

    -A high ISO in auto mode means the shutter speed or aperture needs to be adjusted for the available light. The ISO compensates for those settings.

  • What types of sensors can handle under exposure and brightening later?

    -ISO invariant sensors, found in some specialized astrophotography cameras, can allow brightening of an underexposed photo without increasing noise.

  • What software can help clean up noise in high ISO photos?

    -Noise reduction software like Topaz Labs products or similar tools in editing programs like Lightroom can reduce noise while preserving details.

  • What composition tips help minimize visible noise?

    -Filling the frame, not heavily cropping, and composing shots that don't require heavy cropping can help minimize visible noise.

Outlines
00:00
😄 Introducing the topic of ISO in photography

The paragraph introduces the speaker, Simon, and the topic of ISO in photography. It explains that photographers are often told to use the lowest ISO possible, like ISO 100, but argues this can be dangerous advice. The paragraph states that raising ISO can improve photos, and argues that lack of light, not high ISO, causes noise.

05:01
😮 Examples where high ISO helps

This paragraph provides examples of landscape photography scenarios where using a high ISO is beneficial. It mentions photographing moving water and leaves that require fast shutter speeds, and shooting waves where fast speeds are needed to freeze action. Simon shares some of his own high ISO landscape photos as examples.

10:01
📷 Tips for getting great shots with high ISO

The final paragraph provides tips for getting great high ISO shots. It suggests filling the frame, using noise reduction software, and proper exposure. It also recommends shooting in manual mode with auto ISO. Simon encourages the viewer to have confidence in using higher ISOs to capture unique, amazing photos.

Mindmap
Keywords
💡ISO
ISO refers to the light sensitivity setting on a digital camera sensor. The video explains that many photographers are told to use the lowest ISO possible, like ISO 100, to avoid image noise. However, the speaker argues that low ISO photos often end up underexposed and noisy, while properly exposed high ISO photos can look great. He recommends embracing high ISO when needed to capture wildlife, action shots, or images in low light.
💡aperture
Aperture is one of the three camera settings that controls exposure, along with shutter speed and ISO. The video advises using a wide aperture along with high ISO in low light situations to properly expose the image. For example, when photographing wildlife at sunset, the speaker uses the widest aperture possible.
💡shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to how long the camera sensor is exposed to light. The video recommends using fast shutter speeds along with high ISOs to freeze action and avoid blurry photos. For example, the speaker uses shutter speeds of 1/640 to 1/1000s to photograph moving waves.
💡exposure
Exposure refers to the overall brightness or darkness of a photo. The key message of the video is that high ISO photos can be properly exposed, while low ISO photos are often underexposed and noisy. Proper exposure happens when ISO, aperture, and shutter speed are balanced correctly.
💡noise
Image noise refers to graininess or speckles in a digital photo, often visible in dark areas. The video busts the myth that high ISO causes noise. Rather, underexposure and lack of light cause noise that becomes apparent when brightness is increased post-processing.
💡cropping
Cropping means zooming in and cutting out parts of a photo. The speaker recommends minimizing cropping to avoid magnifying noise and graininess in high ISO shots.
💡noise reduction
Noise reduction software can digitally reduce grain and speckles in noisy photos. The speaker recommends using programs like Topaz to clean up noise while preserving details.
💡underexposure
Underexposure is when a photo turns out too dark. The speaker warns against underexposing just to use low ISO, then trying to brighten it later, as this makes noise much worse.
💡auto ISO
Auto ISO mode lets the camera automatically choose the ISO based on the lighting conditions. The speaker highly recommends shooting in manual mode with auto ISO as an easy way to get great, properly exposed photos.
💡signal-to-noise ratio
Signal-to-noise ratio refers to the relative amounts of usable image data (signal) versus noise. The video explains that high ISO does not cause a poor signal-to-noise ratio - rather, underexposure with insufficient light does.
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