alexxn wrote in post #14191940
Even at f/2.8, 1/800, ISO2000+ I was getting dark shots. Of course at ISO2000+ I have lots of noise. Can anyone help me figure out what I'm doing wrong here ?
Two points.
First, use a higher ISO, as high as possible.
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Focal Length: 70.0mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure Time: 0.0013 s (1/800)
ISO equiv:
6400Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
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Focal Length: 97.0mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure Time: 0.0005 s (1/2000)
ISO equiv:
6400Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
Some photographers avoid high ISO settings because of noise. The solution is to use noise reduction software, such as
Imagenomic Noiseware, which was used in these images. Using a high ISO also allows using fast shutter speeds for best results for stopping motion.
The second point is to get exposure right the first time, at the event, by using a light meter. The most accurate way to get exposure settings in low-light conditions is to use a meter to take an
incident reading - measuring the amount of light that falls on the subject - and to use the meter readings to adjust the camera's exposure settings. A
Polaris meter was used to check the light in the above examples.
Gossen also makes a small, lightweight and reasonably priced meter that performs the same function of incident light measurement.
Of course, a third option would be to purchase a faster lens, but would be of little use without an improved sense of getting the correct exposure indoors. Understanding light and metering makes up most of the solution.
