Top Nikon High ISO performers for DX and FX.

WestEndBoy

, but I think Nikon need to change the way they do Auto ISO first.

The auto ISO on my D800 works very well
I have it set two clicks high
It takes into account focal length and is my default setting for most shoots, particularly in the evening , when the light is fading

I do not know if the D4 , D7000 or D7100 have the same setting

And you can set it to bias faster or shorter shutter speeds while still automatically adjusting for focal length. It is a fantastic feature. I have however turned it off to increase my awareness of ISO and technical ability. Thanks Golf for that advice.

spraynpray

@heartyfisher: I think it is @PB_PM that warns against over reliance on DxO scores, and I think he is right. I bought the D7100 after trying it in low light and was very happy with my D7000 before that - in fact in good light, it is still a great camera. I didn't do any magic with my test as in the real world it is what shows on the images that matters I simply shot the same scene using the same settings and lens in really low light (dim sodium streetlights) and compared. Simples! There was two stops difference i.e. the 6400 D7100 shots were like the 1600 D7000 shots. Also, the D7000 at 3200 and 6400 had serious colour noise issues which the D7100 didn't. Looking at the images closely, I believe some of the difference is in the processing of the image in camera - I didn't do the test with hi ISO NR off as I never shoot that way.

If anybody knows of any external NR software that does a better job that the Nikon built in software, I would like to know as I haven't researched and tried any.

sevencrossing

If anybody knows of any external NR software that does a better job that the Nikon built in software, I would like to know as I haven't researched and tried any.

I use and like LR but have never tried Nikon built in software

spraynpray

I also use LR seven, but I meant specialist NR software like NIK or whatever. When I said built in I meant Hi ISO NR and Long Exposure NR that is in camera. I asked this because I am getting interested in night sky photography and like the idea of leaving those settings off to speed up the processing time after each shot but I can only do this if using some specialised NR software is going to give at least as good results.

sevencrossing

II am getting interested in night sky photography .

sounds like a new thread

[Deleted User]

One question

focusing seems to be a D600 weakness

The focusing of the D600 is terrible in low light. The solution I have is: I bought a Yongnuo trigger (622N) for $ 40.- on Ebay and put it on the D600, only in the darker situations for shooting without flash. It gives pre flashes and now I can shoot in the dark and fast .. You can switch that feature on and off very simple also.

The D600 high ISO is much better then my D300.

donaldejose

Ton, can you explain more how the Yongnuo $40 trigger allows focusing in the dark without using flash?

Where do the preflashes come from?

I thought you would need a focus assist light not a preflash light?

Ade

That trigger has a focus assist light on it.

[Deleted User]

I wrote it wrong, ADE said it, it is an assist light (not white as the built in), works well.

http://www.lightingrumours.com/yongnuo-yn-622n-flash-trigger-for-nikon-first-look-hands-on-4102#.UtTiAfTuIpp

heartyfisher

@ton this would be great for the DF as well!.. In fact any Nikon ! I might just get one for my d7000!

[Deleted User]

@ heartyfisher I bought a set (2) transceivers for $ 76.- last month and an SU-800 like is on the way (not yet announced), for Canon you can buy it already, but I think this is for another thread