The All New More and More Fun With Digital M Images

[Cancelledreality]

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being new to the world of M8 / two days...:ROTFL:
here is another post...
I ADORE 160 Day & Night
but find 1250 & up a total waste for me
Grain I Luv in Film
BUT peach Fuzz Noise does not work for me in digital

The Rd1/s really worked brilliantly @1600

Any secrets OR Tips Please Divulge
:grin:

Congratulations, Helen!

Up to ISO 640 the M8 is not bad. 1250 is still usable, but 2500 is too much.
I never use it. Like Lloyd says, C1 works great for M8 files, noise seems less than with Lightroom.

 

[robsteve]

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being new to the world of M8 / two days...:ROTFL:


Any secrets OR Tips Please Divulge
:grin:

Shoot at 1250iso or below and don't underexpose. As others noted, use Capture one for the higher ISO files.

Robert

 

[cmb_]

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. . .
but find 1250 & up a total waste for me
Grain I Luv in Film
BUT peach Fuzz Noise does not work for me in digital

Any secrets OR Tips Please Divulge
:grin:

Helen
Others have given some tips on how to control noise but I think you are looking for ways to use it creatively.
To best exploit the M8's noise characteristics at 640 & 1250 I like to convert to B&W. Make sure your RAW Converter is not doing much noise reduction (color & luminance), otherwise you may end up with the peach fuzz look which you find unpleasant. A little contrast in the scene seems to help and adding contrast (a lot sometimes) in post processing works wonders. 640 & 1250 really gives a nice texture to the M8 files but it doesn't happen all the time, be patient, you will find it.

 

[mwalker]

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Helen I too use the auto iso function max at 640. It keeps me from thinking about it and I have no problem with files in this range. If I hit that ceiling I might use 1250 according to the situation or slap on a faster lens. I also bought a version of C1 but haven't used it yet I'm hooked to LR and CS3. At some point I will probably switch over to C1 but I hate learning new software. Its a Art camera, and you'll use it wonderfully!

 

[Lloyd]

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Helen I too use the auto iso function max at 640. It keeps me from thinking about it and I have no problem with files in this range. If I hit that ceiling I might use 1250 according to the situation or slap on a faster lens. I also bought a version of C1 but haven't used it yet I'm hooked to LR and CS3. At some point I will probably switch over to C1 but I hate learning new software. Its a Art camera, and you'll use it wonderfully!

I also actually prefer Lightroom (2.2) and use Photoshop CS4, but I have found that on higher ISO shots with the M8, Capture One seems to work a little better. (I also find I sometimes prefer skin tones in portraits processed in C1).

Another point, if you're shooting jpgs, I suggest you turn off all in-camera sharpening, and set your in-camera contrast to Medium High or High (you may wish to experiment a bit). This seems to work well, especially for b/w shot at high ISO. YMMV.

 

[Lloyd]

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Miserable weather outside, first meeting in about an hour... just goofin' with the Nocti:

 

[TRSmith]

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Another point, if you're shooting jpgs, I suggest you turn off all in-camera sharpening, and set your in-camera contrast to Medium High or High (you may wish to experiment a bit). This seems to work well, especially for b/w shot at high ISO. YMMV.

I seem to remember a discussion here awhile back about using the M8 with it set to B&W jpegs and shooting at 1250-2500. It generates a certain look that includes some grainy stuff and contrast that some find enjoyable. I tried it once myself and it does in fact produce the gritty punch and blocked-up highlight contrast look that has more than a few fans.

 

[robsteve]

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Helen:

I started a thread on Auto ISO a while back.

http://forum.getdpi.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5141

 

[Aerospace]

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M8-Summicron 50mm f2

 

[Lloyd]

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M8-Summicron 50mm f2

Very nice. Love how the Summicron 50 renders on the M8.:thumbup:

 

[stevem8]

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Me too, that cron shot looks nice.

 

[Lloyd]

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Not sure if I posted this here yet?? 50 Lux at F8.

I think you might have, but it's a gorgeous shot, and I'm glad to see it again!

 

[stevem8]

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I did, you were right! I deleted it and here is a different one!

 

[Lloyd]

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My other passion.

Nocti, wide open:

 

[Lloyd]

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I did, you were right! I deleted it and here is a different one!

Rockin'!!! Love this one!!:thumbs:

 

[Lloyd]

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Diffused window light, dark background.

35 Summicron ver. IV 1/180 @ f2 (ISO 320, -1.33 EV):

 

[helenhill]

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Well Thank You All - Lloyd,Tim,Ed,Cam,Hans,Rob,Charles & Mike
for Your Tips & POV's /Lots for me to work through

Just a few things the camera is set to :
WB / Bounce between Auto & daylight
Compression: DNG + JPG fine
ISO : 160 (for the moment night & day)
EV: depending + /- 2/3
Sharpening: OFF
Color Saturation: Low
Contrast: medium-high

 

[stevem8]

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Dang Lloyd, that 35 Cron looks sweet, plus you had gorgeous light there. Nice shot!!!

Helen, I have enjoyed your shots as well. Cool stuff! Keep posting!

 

[Aerospace]

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Diffused window light, dark background.

35 Summicron ver. IV 1/180 @ f2 (ISO 320, -1.33 EV):

Beautiful shot !:thumbs:

 

[Lloyd]

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Beautiful shot !:thumbs:

Steve8 and Aerospace... Thank you. Much appreciated.