Why I Shoot at Bizarre ISO's for Boudoir

[@MichaelSasser]

AUTO ISO is not a solution in this case. I've had many comments saying to use AUTO ISO. The problem with this is that you're giving up control over your exposure. This might work when any exposure will do, I use it when doing traveling photography. In this case, when you point your camera toward a window it will turn the entire picture extremely dark. Keeping it in full manual allows you to stay in control.

[@ladislavphotography]

I use Auto ISO + exposure compensation button if needed +/- (Nikon D750). It´s very convenient and fast in every situation.

[@4KLive]

Actually using auto with any of the priority mode does not let you use control, you just need to keep an eye on what setting it has chosen for you and you make adjustment ( ev +/- and focus point) accordingly to keep in in control.

[@ladislavphotography]

4K Live You are right, that at the particular moment i rely on camera settings, but in 99% cases the exposure (with Auto ISO) is correct or ok. It also requires having short preview of the picture on and briefly check that from time to time. But as mentioned in the video, the point of all this is to be focused on composition, model etc. (not changing setting) so for that purpose Auto ISO works pretty well.

[@MegaWeitzel]

Do you shoot and deliver JPEG? If not why does it matter? Adjusting exposure later in RAW is just as good as doing it in camera? Also which camera are you using and why is your metering not linked to the AF point (and thereby the subject) [Also I don't know if you are using a mirrorless camera but here you would see the camera choosen exposure right in the EVF] PS: I agree that noise isn't that important. I just don't understand your workflow

[@JohnArmstrongPhotography]

Auto ISO in modern cameras allows for full control, not loss of control. Auto ISO allows one to set the parameters, for example, camera don’t go above ISO 3200, don’t drop below 1/250th and all you worry about is aperture control, using your exposure compensation dial to get the exposure you want. There is no faster way to shoot natural light, especially with mirrorless and live preview. Cameras like Fujifilm have 3 auto iso settings, so one can be for example, ISO 3200 and 1/60th, second, ISO 3200 and 1/125th and third ISO 6400 and 1/500th. Program any button on the body to access AUTO ISO and all it takes is a tap of the button to shift between. Super fast.

[@sheister]

Every DSLR made in the last 10 years looks amazing at ISO 400. You can barely even notice.

[@tomos9072]

Exactly. I’m using an rebel t6 and I prefer to shoot at 400, I feel like it actually helps me get my exposure the way I see it. I completely agree as well with the flexibility for the changing weather and scene. I don’t understand why photographers are so stigmatizing.

[@mika2666]

And the newer ones can do 800-1600 without a sweat

[@MrJueKa]

ISO up to 800 or even a bit higher is nearly standard for me in many situations when I`m using my Nikon D700 with its class-leading high ISO performance at the time when it was launched, usable up to ISO 12800, so for me it`s realy no problem using Auto-ISO in many situations, I can also set a maximum value in the menu which is ISO 3200 as my standard max, sometimes I use clearly visible noise for creative reasons

[@wesleyhyun]

ISO 400-800 is bizarre? hahaha! Those scrubs don't know about ISO 102400-204800.

[@FrankTaeger2021]

Since i got my z7, i am quite amazed how high you can go nowadays...

[@jasonrafael5945]

Seriously, that's bizarre?? Cameras these days can handle so much higher ISOs beautifully. The rule of thumb is NOT shoot at the lowest ISO available, it's shoot at the lowest ISO you can, and since this guy shoots in natural light, sometimes the lowest ISO is going to be 400, sometimes 800, shit, for me in the dark situations I shoot in, it's 3600-6400! (My current camera can't handle much more past that)

[@1astralsty]

Found the guy that shoots low res UFO images

[@wesleyhyun]

@@1astralsty Guess you haven't needed to freeze action in bad stadium lightning or stop down for more DoF in a dim indie concert.

[@Traffyx3]

That movie scene at the beginning was just too perfect. :'D

[@JaysonWilliamsphoto]

SHOTS FIRED! Not everybody shoots the same and not everyone has a hassleblad. If the client is happy that’s all that matters

[@TimothyGordon]

Michael, you’re spot on with this. Focus on the work. You’re shooting with a camera that can handle high ISO’s, no problem.

[@Photomeike]

Sooooo true. I once said in one of my videos/comments. What's the point of buying the latest and greatest cameras that can go up to ISO 1,000,000,000, only to be afraid to go past 100..

[@MichaelSasser]

I'll buy that camera that goes up to 1,000,000,000 just to say I did it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Idaology]

As someone who isn’t a photographer and uses the auto setting on my vlogging camera, I had no idea what you were saying. But I still enjoyed watching 🤩

[@MichaelSasser]

I think I know why you really liked the video 🤣

[@fiersts]

I am brand new to boudoir and just discovered your videos and love them. This one was by far the best one I've seen so far!!! I tend to use higher ISO when I've taken pictures (so far just of my cute baby not boudoir) and I'm always worried about it. People do make it out to be the devil! And this video took all that worry away for me. Thank you so much!!!!

[@MichaelSasser]

I'm so happy to hear that!

[@stevenrowley5726]

Good vid 👍 Glad to see the support here. “The client likes it, you like it. That’s all that matters.” How many photographers does it take to change a 💡. 100. 1 to change it and 99 to say they’d do it differently. 😁

[@kalinkalinkov94]

Man... The noise on ISO 400 is so low on modern cameras that you can neglect it... Even ISO 1600 is usable as hell... Don't know what is the fuss about. If you are shooting architecture, landscapes, still life, real estate - go ahead shoot at iso 100 there is no problem becouse you can have as long exposure as you wish, but in most case you won't even find the difference between iso 100 and 400. But shoot at what makes you happy and makes your images pleasing to you! Great video Michael. I'm not shooting boudoir but many of the things you share help me. Keep it up and thank you!

[@ErebosGR]

You won't see a difference between ISO100 and ISO400 because many sensors today are ISO invariant at those levels.

[@TheJohnnieMedina]

"LOUD NOISES"!!! This video was a perfect answer to my question about shooting at ISO 400. I noticed I also made it in to the video, during the comments popping up! "I'M SOMEBODY NOW! THIS IS THE KIND OF SPONTANEOUS PUBLICITY, THAT MAKES PEOPLE"!!! :D

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, this comment made me laugh out loud. You're somebody now!

[@gentlegnt]

I totally agree with you Michael far too many photographers have more comments than skill sets. So personally speaking camera I think they should follow your tutorial since it's what you do for a living and shut up and practice. Thanks for all that you do to help us get better at this

[@firasjannan3077]

Hahahah.. your humor is one of the main reasons I have loved your videos from when I started following you!!!!... but yes, ISO is can be pushed and rules are meant to be bent. At the end of the day, do what makes you happy with your work and people need to keep an open mind to learn from others!

[@MichaelSasser]

That's what I'm talking about!

[@sfmoe]

I can't wait for the backseat drivers saying: OMG you deliver out of focus images? LOL. You're doing awesome work Michael

[@MichaelSasser]

Hahaha

[@dragonfist25]

Thank you for pronouncing ISO correctly unlike many other popular youtube photographers.

[@MichaelSasser]

I watched a video from someone explaining the proper pronunciation of it. It was tough saying it in this video, I had to try REALLLLLY hard.

[@alexdsz1989]

I couldn't agree more! I've had clients tell me that their favorite image was one that I knew was misfocused and noisy AF - but still delivered because of the mood and her expression. And it sure did pay off not to care about "high ISO"

[@MichaelSasser]

Bingo

[@cubeedoo]

Fantastic, brilliant video. When I started I always focused too much on noise and ISO and it took me years to overcome the bad feeling of pushing ISO.

[@MichaelSasser]

Glad you've joined the other side!

[@vinhsanity]

Sensors are so good now that you can push the ISO to higher levels. I do the same thing too

[@trevtog]

I had to pause after the Incredibles clip, had me laughing so hard because it is so true. Even with flash I'll shoot higher ISO to get a faster refresh. People think I'm crazy, and maybe they are not wrong, that I'll shoot at ISO 400 - 800 with flash. Keep up the awesome work, love your videos.

[@djvincon]

Trev Tog iso 400 with flash!!!

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

first time viewing your vid. interesting idea. i just saw some daylight street shots from paris that had really high iso combined with a wide open aperture but the photographer used 1/4000 and 1/8000 to create a really crafted look. i'm the B photographer at a wedding this weekend and the thought of higher iso and faster shutter speeds is intriguing. thank you for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

[@MichaelSasser]

Good luck!

[@nickstanislawski]

We shoot wedding receptions at iso 6400 and the photos come out amazing, shooting in dark ballroom without wanting to kill the ambience with too much flash. We have never had a complaint about too grainy of an image. The sensors on modern DSLRs are so good that it can handle high iso.

[@MichaelSasser]

Oh yea!

[@ronyedin]

Totally agree. I used to get so caught up with having an image with lower ISO that I have missed great shots. I’ve slowed down my shutter and gotten blurred images. Or I leave my aperture wide open and risked getting out of focus group shots.

[@MichaelSasser]

Amen!

[@reimonandisuwa]

if they are complaining if you use ISO 8,000 vs ISO 100, i can understand about the noise complain.. but most today's camera (even a few year old) doesn't have that noise noticeable in iso 400-800.. i also prefer non shaky photos with a little bit of noise rather than no noise but blurry due to slow shutter speed hand shake

[@trondhelgehie6771]

You do what’s work for you ore your client, that’s the most important thing! 👍

[@duncanmacleod8066]

La calidad, nitidez, y color del video es asombroso !

[@albertocabrera6614]

Thank you. A lot of photographers don't say shit about it and I appreciate that you did address this. Thank you.

[@matlynwood6225]

Thank you Mike I agree with you 100% on this. I use a 5D Mark II and a 7D Mark II and they both get noise but there is nothing I can do about it as it is my choice of gear. I would rather have noise than a blurry shot and at sunset, I normally shoot I have to raise the ISO. I look at it this way just like you if they are not a photographer and they see grain they may love the picture as maybe it is a creative way as in like the film days.

[@GreenRC24]

I admit it, I was one of those guys watching your videos and thinking why the heck don't you adjust your exposure to lower the ISO. Recently I was shooting in an environment where I had no choice but to increase the ISO, the images turned out great. Now I don't care so much about shooting at a higher ISO. Great video Michael!

[@MichaelSasser]

There you go!

[@VideoTimePodcast]

NO lie im so loving your set up ..your framing and lighting is so damn perfect!!!! i can watch all your videos like this!!!!

[@MichaelSasser]

Thank you Steven! I really appreciate it!

[@StPatrick89]

Like your videos, I've learned a lot from them. I think someone did a video talking about ISO and basically said that unless you're pushing it to like 8000, yes you will get noise but you still have to know what to look for and that you can sharpen up the photo afterwards. Very similar to what you said in your video.

[@kenthlobergsli7790]

Totally agree with you there Michael. In the end of the day, it's all about the customer, not how we do it...

[@dimacherepovskyi8600]

Use ISO 100 + compensate in post. Of course depends on your camera. Some cameras don't decrease noise much after increasing ISO, because they are ISO-less.

[@rcmaster207]

There's many people on the internet who care too much about the settings and the gear that's used. Don't get me wrong, gear and setting do matter. However you shouldn't forget what's most important: being creative, looking for a unique perspective, capturing a moment or emotion. As long as the photo looks good and/or transfers the desired emotion, who cares about the settings or camera it's been taken on?

[@fabienb]

I’m with you on this one. Unless I shoot landscape/cityscape on a tripod, I often simply raise the ISO. Modern cameras are more than capable to produce great shots at higher ISO nowadays and frankly, it’s not your camera technical aspect that matters, it’s your subject and the photo you want to shoot.

[@matthews357]

That's so smart! Now you only need to adjust the shutter speed and you can keep the shoot moving along without having to stop everything to adjust your camera. Thanks for sharing the tips.

[@adeelansari]

This is such a relevant video. I have been saying this for a long time but didn't have a logical way of expressing it, until now.

[@MichaelSasser]

Glad I was able to put it into words!

[@carollight4652]

Oh thank you!! I’ve been winging it with my iso, I look at the image, the client, and what kind of photography I want to do, what finished image I want, and the client wants! I think it’s your photography, do it your way, 😊.

[@MichaelSasser]

Glad it was helpful!

[@missmemissy]

Do you recommend shooting in auto focus or manual? I did my first boudoir shoot yesterday (YAY) but a lot of the pictures that looked good on the back of the camera, were actually a little blurry when I got them on the computer cause I was trying to challenge myself to use manual mode. Either way I got a lot of really good shots and I’m so excited to learn more! Your videos have been a HUGE help and inspiration!

[@MichaelSasser]

Blurry means slow shutter speed. Out of focus means out of focus. I recommend using autofocus, watch this video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4TPf2p4j9-kepI

[@cbartsch]

So true. You shoot for your audience/clients/model, not the pixelpeepers on the net.

[@mjztx]

It’s so ironic I just watched this. At my last wedding I shot I started realizing how annoying it was to go back and forth between ISO’s and adjust shutter speed. So I raised ISO a bit. I get what your are doing so much now. I don’t want to shoot in aperture priority and use exposure compensation because depending on lighting and scene, it changes. Auto ISO on my Canon isn’t reliable enough. The same thing.. lighting and scene affects its reliability. It seems to be under or over compensating most of the time. Like you said, if you raise ISO a bit to the right spot, then you only have to move shutter speed to adjust for exposure. It makes it simpler for those that want full manual for control, but also don’t want to be switching multiple things at once.

[@MichaelSasser]

Bingo. You got this

[@JosephGarcia]

YES BRO! All these technical dudes may have the lowest noise but no one comes back to work with them because theyre more worried about noise than being good to work with lol--amateurs hahah keep it up man.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks dude!

[@skysnapperaerialphotograph8620]

I’m about to shoot my very first boudoir session next week as I’m trying to expand my skills. Your advice is fantastic and I’ll definitely try a range of shots working through the ISO range. The model is asking to have the opportunity to do some pool shots. It’s an indoor poor, but I have access to full studio lighting. Any tips on performing nice images with a model in water please?

[@MichaelSasser]

Haven't tried much! Check out Brett Seeley's Channel for tips.

[@austindrawhorn2141]

Perfect explanation here Michael

[@Geeluc]

One of your recent videos I noticed you used ISO400...so I tried it yesterday with a client shoot and I was so pleased I did! I found I was taking three of the same photos, one under exposed, one natural, one over exposed...they all came out so well and the client loved them! Thanks again.

[@MichaelSasser]

Awesome!

[@Joeayresphotography]

Another thing that mike didn't add but I feel is something to touch on. A few of the vids where Mike's talking about posing, he has the model moving arms or having them walk to create a more organic pose. If your shutter was at 1/50 at iso 100, you're gonna get more motion blur. Better to bump the iso up so you can freeze that motion properly, instead of having blurry images.

[@rebekahleo7445]

Cant thank you enough for the videos you put out especially this one !- Purrfect Boudoir photography

[@MichaelSasser]

:D Thanks Rebekah!

[@Cykob0b]

i totally agree. i remember an interview with a famous street photographer, said get the photo no matter the setting, still kinda makes sense.

[@MichaelSasser]

Bingo

[@MASTERPPA]

All modern FF cameras, look perfectly clean at ISO 400- even much higher if you do not underexpose. My 5DIV is setup so that my wheel is ISO. I set my shutter where I want to freeze motion. I set my Fstop where I want to give me the DOF I want, and just worry about ISO with the wheel. Its even better on the EOS R with the lens dial set for ISO. It also means my ISO will be at the lowest level for noise.

[@MassimoG]

Well done, Michael.

[@mathogre]

This is not 1979, just before Kodak released Kodacolor ASA1000 print film. (I know. I shot with it.) I shoot up to ISO 25,600 with my Canon 5DMkIII/IV. While you might not care to do boudoir at that high an ISO value, digital camera technology has advanced far beyond the need to shoot at ISO 100, at least for a few of us. But of course ISO 25,600 is Just Plain Wrong. That's why earlier today, before seeing this video, I switched my max ISO value on the MkIV to 51,200. Michael, I saw your video on three types of lighting earlier today. It was wonderful! Keep up the Good Work, and use whatever ISO you need to get the shot.

[@TheIkaika777]

I stopped fearing high iso a while ago and it’s opened up a beautiful new world. 1600, 3200, 6400 bring it on!!! 👍🏻

[@MichaelSasser]

Queue Aladdin theme song. A whole new worlddddddd

[@GMoneyLove]

Awesome video. Speaking the gospel, man. It is really about capturing the moment, the mood, and making the person look good (or whatever look the way you want it to)! It's easy to get caught up in gear and settings and miss what capturing the image is all about. The camera and setting is the means to the ends of capturing the vision you (and your client) have in mind. Thanks for sharing.

[@osasenoma-owens5072]

Nice video! I usually never worry about high ISO settings because most modern cameras handle them with ease. My technique is to pick the lowest ISO possible but the highest one necessary so I still try to shoot at ISO 100 if I can, but nothing will stop me from shooting at ISO 20000 if the need presents itself. For me, it's all about the available light and the results I'm going for. I shoot on two low-light APS-C cameras (Nikon D7500 and Nikon D7200) and I don't even start worrying about noise in my images until about ISO 12800! This just shows how good cameras are nowadays.

[@lordzid667]

oh my god thank you very much, great explanation of the concept, the shutter and the reason for. :D cant wait for the next one :D

[@rhykko77]

So totally friggin' true ! There was a time when film grain was RESPECTED and using a certain grainy film may have been part of a photographer's signature look ....the same way that Instagram FILTERS are respected .........Thanks for posting .

[@lucianfr2177]

Great advice Michael! Never thought about this before. I saw and tested that 640 is better than 400 at noise level on the a7 iii. Anyway till now I was an iso 100 addict:) will explore higher iso on next shoots.all the best

[@MichaelSasser]

Good to know!

[@theflavourist1985]

great video. i shoot in higher iso often too.... aside from the fact that my good old sony alpha 500 doesnt allow iso 100 in manual mode i like to shoot with relatively high iso often aswell... but still with the higher iso i like to take pictures a bit darker and than light them up a bit in post processing because i dont like those white burned out spots that destroy the whole pictures depending what you want to do with it.

[@videowatcher674]

Really enjoyed your before and after photos. You should use some of these own your KZbin site.

[@CarlosMendoza-lh1qr]

glorious. The ISO was made to be used and an artist does it the way he wants the results, there are no rules for using the camera. lol good one brooo ...

[@Comalv]

Honest question: If you want to keep a minimum shutter speed (understandable) and a locked aperture (so you control depth-of-field), why don't you just shoot in A mode with a minimum shutter speed and Auto ISO (+ some exposure adjustment to suit your style). You would never have to change settings at all so you still would be able to focus on "the important things", and the brighter pictures would end up being at ISO 100 or base ISO if your camera goes lower. As much as ISO might not be an important factor for you, if low ISO comes for free, surely you would appreciate the improvement in dynamic range.

[@MichaelSasser]

Because aperture priority actually lets the camera choose the brightness of the photo. I want to control the actual exposure, but this way lets me do that, without dealing with too many variables.

[@andradenelson5585]

This videos just made me feel far better and not so worried

[@matthewlagunzad4779]

totally agree with you on this! I don't necesarry have to stick to 100 eventhough i know it's ideal, but going up to 1600 or a lil bit over (since we have a better camera technology now for better noise handling over 1600) it is more than safe to do so. I remember doing a glamour/boudoir shoot with other group of photographers and I was on one corner shooting the model on a pretty dimlit area and with no flash setup, a photographer asked me what ISO i was shooting? And I said 2000. And he says that would be a lot of noise! I'm like "trust me, this camera can handle that much noise". Then I showed him the preview and he was more than surprised when I zoomed into the photo and he also didn't realize that it was decently bright in the room.

[@austintoohey1446]

I absolutely agree 100% I also shoot at higher ISO in order to give myself more flexibility with my exposure as the elements change!

[@MichaelSasser]

Bingo!

[@jsavak99]

Depends on quality of sensor. You're shooting with Canon R5 , so i think it doesnt matter bc of its ability to produce noiseless photos ar higher iso

[@ammokittea]

I love your attitude man. This is great!

[@BrokeSpaceLaser]

Don’t forget that most newer cameras like say the Sony A7iii or A7RIII are ISO invariant.. meaning you’ll get the same amount of noise at say ISO 800 as you’d get at iso 100 underexposed and lightened in post! Most people won’t be able to tell the difference in a photo shot at 100 and 800 after post production!

[@MichaelSasser]

I just looked this up, so cool!

[@risbill1]

Couldn't agree more. I shoot allot of fashion and at a recent runway show had to shoot at ISO 8000. You'd have thought I just murdered someone by the looks and comments I got from other photogs in the pit. Those are some of my best selling runway images to date.

[@MichaelSasser]

HOW COULD YOU! 🤣🤣🤣 So funny.

[@aftonw]

im so glad i found you. thank you so much.

[@MichaelSasser]

You are so welcome!

[@bobvegana4752]

Awesome as always. Keep sharing these nuggets of gem, love 'the Incredibles' intro (didn't know the movie had these scenes xD). And keep killing it.

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, thought it was perfect.

[@Jacob-oz9pw]

Thank you for making this video. It's changed my perspective on ISO considerably, especially after seeing the example shots!

[@MichaelSasser]

I LOVE TO HEAR THIS! Glad to hear you're open minded and I'm sure that is making you a great photographer!

[@dwaynefoong]

i came here for the photos lol.Personally i think low key images or even b&w looks nice with some grain, it adds some of the rawness into a photo.

[@eduardmichel3783]

Great videoooooo. Great point. I also do exactly what you explained e lot. It really makes your life easy. Especially in noncontrolled sessions. In controlled sessions it also gets boring to constantly be adjusting

[@LaGaspa]

Who remembers the early days of KZbin...some of the pioneers of those days? Remember Ask A Ninja?? At timestamps 3:00, 3:13 and 4:14, (for those who remember Ask A Ninja) doesn't his hand gesture and camera cuts remind you of that show?!!? LOL!! Nicely said, @michaelsasser, we Pixel Peep more than our clients and with today's camera processors, don't worry, focus on your work and that "electrical cord running in that background you forgot to move because you were too focused on what lens hood to use". Don't sweat the small stuff!

[@geoffreygriffiths1487]

A couple of decades ago, I learned an important lesson about photography and non photographers. I was the best man at a wedding and when I was looking at the stack of 400 or so photo prints the bride was showing, I pointed out the streak in every photo that the developer had created. She had not even noticed them nor had the 30 odd people who had looked at them before I had. Most photographers who fixate on ISO and sharpness are worried about what other photographers have to say. It is the end use that counts.

[@MichaelSasser]

I find this so interesting and so true!

[@johnchedsey1306]

My first DSLR was the original Canon Digital Rebel and oh yeah, noise got pretty ugly at 800 or 1600. But that was 15 years ago and technology has come a long way. On my current EOS R up to 1000 has almost no noticeable noise or so little that only pixel peepers care...and they're not going to be my audience. But it did take me a long time to get over being "scared" of ISO above 400.

[@panzerfaustnl]

I shoot film and I love to use the Kodak TMax P3200, so you get a cool kind of grain.

[@MichaelSasser]

Bingo

[@ccudjoe89]

ive found this to be sooooo true when you shoot events also. just not enough time to be changing all the exposure setting. i usually unconsciously end up sticking to 400

[@markstanley2001]

exactly! exposure, composition, dof are all much more important. noise can be lessened, camera shake cannot! and btw.. 400 is not high. regularly shoot at 8000 for commercial work. sometimes you've got to shoot in a dark spot, handheld with no flash!

[@MichaelSasser]

Amen!

[@aklivn49]

AMEN... ppl read too many blogs, and take everything to heart. I always use ISO auto 100 - 3200 on my Sony... GREAT video BTW...

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks Brian!

[@aklivn49]

@@MichaelSasser you'er welcome.

[@SarveshParakh]

In a wedding, I start at 3200 lol. I work it down to 1250 (rarely go below that because of how it affects the ss) or up to 12800 depending on the requirement later. But whenever I pick up my camera out of the bag for a wedding shoot, I set it to 3200 and start there. N some of my most loved photos are that I shot at 8000+ and later added even more film grain in Lightroom. You just need to feel it, not watch it!

[@mika2666]

2000 iso on a full frame body without cropping is extremely likely to be good enough, it's only when you really go up to 6400 and crop your images that noise really becomes noticable

[@kaisharperwez9460]

A piece of very good advice to add with my photographic arsenal .👍👍👍

[@jobveldhuis8168]

On a lot of my street photography I I shoot at a higher ISO, or even auto ISO so I don't have to always change my shutter and apreture.. I always say in Street photography a photo taken at high(er) iso is always better than no photo.

[@Valhalla.Studio]

I actually like a bit of noise/grain! Super sharp, clean and glossy images don't look authentic imo. It starts to look like some sort of CGI lol.

[@DominereEvansMusic]

Great advice! I never thought about it in that sense.

[@adrienf8793]

true words out there !!! great explanation

[@PsychedelicChameleon]

"Pixel Peepers" Hahahaha! I love freckles, and anything that reduces the appearance of freckles may be a bad thing

[@ravianand7735]

Very practical method... Thumbs-up 👍🏼

[@marco_pixtub]

the movie scene made. my. day.

[@batworker]

I was photographing a friend with my cat at the weekend, I wanted speed (cats don’t pose) and small aperture (cats don’t pose) so put the iso up till I could get that. Better a bit of noise than a blurry out of focus photo

[@MichaelSasser]

Bingo

[@jayfox1024]

Its completely a Camera thing if you got a camera like the a7 first generation, you loose a lot of colours at high ISO. I agree its not about noise. In my opinion its about the colours you loose. Sometimes Black and white works but bw doesnt look good on every picture.

[@RMDx2]

I tried this a few weeks ago on a boudoir shoot & i think i will stick with it

[@hawg427]

I think it was the photographer David Hamilton?? That used to shoot high ASA film in one of the countries that allows under 18 boudoir stuff. His photos were soft focus, High grain but were wonderful pieces of art. David Hamilton was another photographer that didn't care about grain.

[@toddramsted171]

OMG! I am laughing so hard at that intro. My wife thinks I lost my marbles. She doesn't get it!!! See it doesn't matter!!! Dude that is so funny.

[@MichaelSasser]

Hahaha, Thats awesome

[@natehills8096]

As always a great video, inspiring and informational. Your the best Mike. Thanks for the explanation. Although you owe us nothing, but I still appreciate that you take the time out to explain. Thanks bud.

[@jameslane3846]

I shoot a lot of medium format 6x7, since you don't really get very fast lenses for that format, you usually use ISO 400 for usable shutter speeds

[@GeneralTarik]

Unless you are shooting an early CCD camera, you shouldn’t notice any noise at ISO 400. I would also think the difference in dynamic range between ISO 100 and ISO 400, if there is any at all, would be minimal and barely noticeable particularly if the image is properly exposed.

[@MichaelSasser]

Bingo!

[@matthewkaltenborn4621]

Recently shot an event for a really big venue in London... Most of the time I was at iso 3200 (one was at 8000), just got an email to say they think the photos are the best they have ever received from a photographer. With a modern full frame digital camera and lightroom, it really isn't an issue at all!

[@macimages4215]

Lots of photography experts out there. Wait until you switch camera systems!