Noise level of D2h VS D200

Henessy · 3rd October 2007

Hi guys, may I know which of the above camera (D2h or D200) performs better at high ISO, like ISO 800 and above, as I am contemplating on whether to change to D200, as my current D2h seems to give dissapointing result at high ISO.

Pls do not advise me to buy the new D300 as I do not have $$$ to do so.

If I were to buy the D200, I will do it only after the launch of D300, where the price of D200 will drop.

Your opinions are very much appreciated.

Thanks

wildstallion · 3rd October 2007

Look, if your looking for decent ISO performance above ISO 800 then neither of these cameras are for you. Seriously waiting and saving is your best option. From my knowledge the D2H has extremely poor noise control however the smaller image size is in its favour, if you rescale a d200 shot to 4MP im sure it will look way better! all in all, the D200 should be better.

Henessy · 3rd October 2007

May I know how come the Noise control of D2h is lousy when it has a large photosite per pixel.

wildstallion · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by Henessy

May I know how come the Noise control of D2h is lousy when it has a large photosite per pixel.

I have no idea, i may not even be right, but from what i recollect, its not supposed to be very good at all.

longkangman · 3rd October 2007

I always thot that D2h is better than d200 interm of noise control but I have never tested anything beyound iso400 for both.

YMMV

wildstallion · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by longkangman

I always thot that D2h is better than d200 interm of noise control but I have never tested anything beyound iso400 for both.

YMMV

Ive heard the D2H is fantastic up till about ISO 400, then it starts to get real messy, but so does the D200, a comparison would help...

longkangman · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by wildstallion

Ive heard the D2H is fantastic up till about ISO 400, then it starts to get real messy, but so does the D200, a comparison would help...

Yes I agreed that is why never go beyond iso400.

jnet6 · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by longkangman

Yes I agreed that is why never go beyond iso400.

For ISO800 with D200 was improved over the D70, i'm not sure about D2H.
my 2cents...

longkangman · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by jnet6

For ISO800 with D200 was improved over the D70, i'm not sure about D2H.
my 2cents...

I have accidentally take img on iso800 before really cannot lah.

jnet6 · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by longkangman

I have accidentally take img on iso800 before really cannot lah.

don't pixel peep, i think still ok for me...
anyway with the current noise reduction software/technology is able to save it.

Henessy · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by jnet6

don't pixel peep, i think still ok for me...
anyway with the current noise reduction software/technology is able to save it.

But I thought noise reduction software will eat into the details?

sammedia · 3rd October 2007

D200 hvae better noise control over D2h in higher ISO.

If you dont need the fast FPS, Fuji S5 pro actually out performance both in term of colour, DR & noise control.

jnet6 · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by Henessy

But I thought noise reduction software will eat into the details?

Yes, in some way and do you print it out on bigger sizes?

Henessy · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by jnet6

Yes, in some way and do you print it out on bigger sizes?

For me S8R at most.

longkangman · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by jnet6

don't pixel peep, i think still ok for me...
anyway with the current noise reduction software/technology is able to save it.

that is the direction.

Henessy · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by sammedia

D200 hvae better noise control over D2h in higher ISO.

If you dont need the fast FPS, Fuji S5 pro actually out performance both in term of colour, DR & noise control.

Actually, what I like about the D2h is the fast and accurate focusing.

jnet6 · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by Henessy

For me S8R at most.

Then shouldn't have much of problem, when u have proper exposure.

My last big print was done last yr 20"x30" with D200 iso1000, after intensive post processing(NR and sharpening). final output is good for me.

jnet6 · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by Henessy

Actually, what I like about the D2h is the fast and accurate focusing.

100% no doubts about it.
I also tempting to get 1...

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longkangman · 3rd October 2007

I believe maybe due to the low pixel.

jnet6 · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by longkangman

I believe maybe due to the low pixel.

Why worry, shoot more, print more and lose $$ more

3rd October 2007	#1
Henessy Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bishan Posts: 5,917	Noise level of D2h VS D200 Hi guys, may I know which of the above camera (D2h or D200) performs better at high ISO, like ISO 800 and above, as I am contemplating on whether to change to D200, as my current D2h seems to give dissapointing result at high ISO. Pls do not advise me to buy the new D300 as I do not have $$$ to do so. If I were to buy the D200, I will do it only after the launch of D300, where the price of D200 will drop. Your opinions are very much appreciated. Thanks

3rd October 2007	#2
wildstallion Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clementi, Singapore Posts: 2,837	Re: Noise level of D2h VS D200 Look, if your looking for decent ISO performance above ISO 800 then neither of these cameras are for you. Seriously waiting and saving is your best option. From my knowledge the D2H has extremely poor noise control however the smaller image size is in its favour, if you rescale a d200 shot to 4MP im sure it will look way better! all in all, the D200 should be better. Last edited by wildstallion; 3rd October 2007 at 08:36 PM.

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Henessy Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bishan Posts: 5,917	Re: Noise level of D2h VS D200 May I know how come the Noise control of D2h is lousy when it has a large photosite per pixel.

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longkangman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sewage drain/manhole Posts: 4,959	Re: Noise level of D2h VS D200 I always thot that D2h is better than d200 interm of noise control but I have never tested anything beyound iso400 for both. YMMV __________________ Studio TFCD :-)

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sammedia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sinagpore Posts: 531	Re: Noise level of D2h VS D200 D200 hvae better noise control over D2h in higher ISO. If you dont need the fast FPS, Fuji S5 pro actually out performance both in term of colour, DR & noise control.

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longkangman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sewage drain/manhole Posts: 4,959	Re: Noise level of D2h VS D200 I believe maybe due to the low pixel. __________________ Studio TFCD :-)