T2i high ISO performance

I just got a T2i and like the high ISO performance. I find it fine at 3200 and a bit noisy, but usable at 6400. I was surprised at the evaluation of noise in this camera by Pop PHOT.
They rated noise as unacceptable at 3200.

Am I just too easy? I thought that a really good feature of this camera, in addition to resolution, is the high ISO performance. I do find that the buttons on the back get a bit cluttered and close together, but it works for me.

I find ISO 3200 useable.. it's a pleasant "light" noise to me.. on my friend's t2i at least.
Doesn't bother me too much. it's like the ISO 1600 on my XSI to me. I just try not to crop and it doesn't bother me!

ISO 6400 is gross I have to admit

It's not going to be a giant billboard poster but 6400 isn't all bad if you expose well and spend just a little time PP'ing the photo.

iso6400, 1/40s, f/1.4 (Basically, the room was extremely dark as the lights were dimmed for my son's nap time.):

Looks like it has better high ISO capabilities as my 40D? ISO 3200 on my 40D is just horrible and 1600 needs some extra intention in PP.

JelleVerherstraeten wrote in post #10166529
Looks like it has better high ISO capabilities as my 40D? ISO 3200 on my 40D is just horrible and 1600 needs some extra intention in PP.

the t2i has similar ISO performance to the 7d.