Lots of MFD shots posted here on GetDPI at base ISO or just above ... however, some of these cameras have made huge gains in the higher ISO department ... which makes them more and more versatile for other work also.
One of the best I've used was a Leaf 75s which did a pretty darned good job at ISO 800. So was the H3D-II/31 @ ISO 800 with a passable 1600.
Now I've been pushing the boundaries with my H4D/40 ... even to the point of cheating with an 1 stop ISO push past 1600 ... with results that frankly surprised me.
Beyond improved sensor response, cooling, and new back technologies, I think part of that is also because post noise suppression programs have advanced a lot, as have noise suppression in RAW programs ... which, IMO has benefited MFD to a greater degree than 35mm DSLRs that already have aggressive in-camera filtration.
Here's a shot from a recent trip to a Pennsylvania resort restaurant ... H4D/40 & HC35-90 @ 35/4 ... shot at ISO 1600, but really ISO equivalent 3200 ... or maybe a tad higher as "pushed" in post. The miracle part is the shutter speed @ 1/25th hand held. It printed to 11" X 14" quite nicely.... and encourages me to use the H4 more at weddings for available light work. On a mono-pod it should be even better.
Post your high ISO if you have them ... love to see it.
-Marc
One of the best I've used was a Leaf 75s which did a pretty darned good job at ISO 800. So was the H3D-II/31 @ ISO 800 with a passable 1600.
Now I've been pushing the boundaries with my H4D/40 ... even to the point of cheating with an 1 stop ISO push past 1600 ... with results that frankly surprised me.
Beyond improved sensor response, cooling, and new back technologies, I think part of that is also because post noise suppression programs have advanced a lot, as have noise suppression in RAW programs ... which, IMO has benefited MFD to a greater degree than 35mm DSLRs that already have aggressive in-camera filtration.
Here's a shot from a recent trip to a Pennsylvania resort restaurant ... H4D/40 & HC35-90 @ 35/4 ... shot at ISO 1600, but really ISO equivalent 3200 ... or maybe a tad higher as "pushed" in post. The miracle part is the shutter speed @ 1/25th hand held. It printed to 11" X 14" quite nicely.... and encourages me to use the H4 more at weddings for available light work. On a mono-pod it should be even better.
Post your high ISO if you have them ... love to see it.
-Marc