A comprehensive look at LOW LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

[@mcs3015]

Thanks!

[@raymondtrienekens1760]

For the holster, You've got to check out the BlackRapid. I'm using the singleshoulder strap which can be outfitted with double camera's and they're just awesome.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

Thank you for your time today, Mik!

[@MasterPpv]

Couldn't catch this live as I was boarding a plane, but I'm excited to watch! I've actually been experimenting a fair bit recently with my flash technique and I think I've improved pretty significantly in recent weeks, although I'm not super consistent yet. Hopefully will pick up a few things after watching this! Thanks as always Mik, and have a great day!

[@hurleygreen927]

SUPER COOL TIPS! I shoot a lot of indoor photography, and I have no problem jumping up the ISO on my Nikon and the 24-70mm lens! Keep up the great work, and consider adding a little MOOD MUSIC to your videos! LOL Seriously, you are appreciated! HG-Chicago, IL

[@andyv6127]

Thanks for the chat. It was interesting.

[@lyrictenor1]

Good stuff, Mik! Regarding the higher megapixel-higher noise issue: I can tell a definite difference between the z6 (24 MP) and the z7 (45 MP), specifically in color noise at higher ISOs. The z7 files are still very usable, but I actually have to do a little color noise reduction on some of the high-ISO files of the z7, where I a lot of times I don't need to touch the noise reduction controls in LR for the z6. Both are using modern backside-illuminated sensors. On a similar note, even though it can't handle high ISO like the morn modern sensors can, my old D700 (12 MP) will have noise at higher ISOs, but it really is a pleasant look, and doesn't bother me at all. Anyway, just wanted to add those points to the noise discussion. Thanks for a great video on dealing with low-light photography, which is something that is a regular occurrence at events!

[@wendystumbaugh695]

Hi Mik - question per fast lenses at events. Typically I’m photographing groups so how does a super fast lens actually help in those situations? Do you shoot shallow depth of field in low light even though your whole group won’t be sharp? Thank you so much!

[@MikMilman]

Well, depending on the focal length of your lens, you can shoot at much faster apertures than you may think if you get people well aligned. But mostly I use a fast lens for candies and if I do some standard roaming and capturing of group shots I use something like a 17-40 f4 and a flash.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

Thank you! Also, do you in-camera color balance to incandescent and gel your flash w a CTO? Or, do you just underexpose the ambient and flash ungelled?

[@khengteoh4318]

I have just started with flash to fill some of the bad shadows at events and I generally try expose for ambient then flash bounce at EV -1.0

[@MikMilman]

Yup!

[@jennanadigoo785]

I love the format of this video but appreciate the more concise version too! Im hoping you continue this format Mick!

[@trancer03]

Mik do you recommend using a flash or a LED light for on the go low light shooting? I seen people having a small 30 centimeter umbrella on their Speedlite as a light. I been only using ambient light so far. And sometimes the ISO goes up to like 20.000 I haven't figured out how to limit that yet but its obvious in some situations there is not enough ambient lighting. Oh I need to mention this is for on the go shooting of groups of fashion models so I can't put my f stop too low or their clothes and the other models will be blurry, you shoot multiple people at 1.4?

[@reggaestylee]

I have a Canon R3 and can Canon R5 I shoot live concerts flash is not a option I have the RF 50 1.2 and 85 1.2 but I usually use the RF 28-70 2.0 I struggle with shutter speed and iso just can’t seem to find my zone wondering what’s the best shutter speed for low light fast moving concerts?

[@reggaestylee]

What fisheye did u buy?

[@MikMilman]

I have an old FD mount fisheye lens.

[@Jambo1999]

going to stop and look at the later video. Livestream...1 hour 23 min? ugh

[@MikMilman]

I hear you. But I do think theres something you can get out of my streams that you can't from my shorter videos.