Noise control on the d200.... poor?

[Chris Lim]

ANyone having problems with noise control on the d200? Shot on 2 occasions at iso 500.
But most of my photos came out noisy. I can understand if the noise if more prominent in the darker areas, but its also prominent in the normal bright areas. Noise reduction is set to high in cam. Is there sth i should be looking out for? Will try to post some images tonight.

[Chew Siow Ming]

Originally Posted by Chris Lim ANyone having problems with noise control on the d200? Shot on 2 occasions at iso 500. But most of my photos came out noisy. I can understand if the noise if more prominent in the darker areas, but its also prominent in the normal bright areas. Noise reduction is set to high in cam. Is there sth i should be looking out for? Will try to post some images tonight.

Mine is bearable up to iso 800....

[ihub88]

Originally Posted by Chew Siow Ming Mine is bearable up to iso 800....

wah, my only till 640

the dark area will show a bit of noise already

[Chris Lim]

wow.. .this is interesting... a variation in noise level at different iso levels. Anyone has more severe problems with it?

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by Chris Lim ANyone having problems with noise control on the d200? Shot on 2 occasions at iso 500. But most of my photos came out noisy. I can understand if the noise if more prominent in the darker areas, but its also prominent in the normal bright areas. Noise reduction is set to high in cam. Is there sth i should be looking out for? Will try to post some images tonight.

does the print out on paper is prominent for the noise to be seen by your naked eye?

[Yatlapball]

Proper exposure minimises the appearance of noise as well.

[zac08]

Originally Posted by Yatlapball Proper exposure minimises the appearance of noise as well.

Very true... I've tried up to ISO 1600 and with the correct exposure, the noise it just on my acceptable list... But when underexposed, even ISO 400 will show noise badly...

[AQVA]

it all depends on personal/individual noise preference threshold, with proper exposure even at iso1600 its not a big problem to me, infact i kinda like the noise present when takin B&W pics..

[dominator]

To me noise is never an issue.
Imo, only poor exposure cause noise.

[Yatlapball]

And uh... No, I don't face problems with the noise on both my bodies. Especially so when you mention its at such a low setting. I find up to 800 rather clean and 1600 still usable.

(of course cannot compare to 5D and the new MkIII. OMG. Nikon better has a good answer to the enemy camp. Haha)

[Cikgu101]

Sometimes we worry too much about Noise technicalities that may bind us from really enjoying photography.

[wlcling]

i find 1600 still acceptable... barely but still acceptable. better than blurry images that's why.

[Robin]

up to iso800 still bearable for me........ above that is a little on the noisy end.......

but still much better than my D70

[AlexMoi]

with my experience ISO 800 combine together with SB800 on proper exposure will take away the noise. most of my wedding shots is with ISO 800 or below. I'm satisfied with it.

[Spectrum]

Originally Posted by Yatlapball (of course cannot compare to 5D and the new MkIII. OMG. Nikon better has a good answer to the enemy camp. Haha)

If Nikon don't make as much profit as 'C' does, where can they better their R&D.

[sammedia]

Originally Posted by Spectrum If Nikon don't make as much profit as 'C' does, where can they better their R&D.

Dont know what is on their mind..ever since the starting of digital era,they have been falling behind Canon, and they have already lost a big share of the market.

As I have started with 35mm for almost 10 years,I really miss FF & the good old 28-70 F2.8 ED with 17-35 2.8 ED.

Been stuck with a small viewfinder, 17-55DX & 12-24DX for too long.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by wlcling i find 1600 still acceptable... barely but still acceptable. better than blurry images that's why.

Have you ever wondered how the film shooters of the past get by? I think by the current standards of what is considered noisy, I think ISO800 film would have be deemed unacceptable.

[stprmit]

Mine one is ok up to ISO800.Looks like the Nikon always has a problem with their Noise Control over ISO400.