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Iso 3200

canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
edited July 21, 2008 in Technique
I use a Canon 400 and 40D. I understand that I can set the ISO at 3200. However, I notice that 1600 is the max setting I can get. Can anyone please tell me how I can change the setting to 3200.
Regards
Bob

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    achambersachambers Registered Users Posts: 255 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2008
    canon400d wrote:
    I use a Canon 400 and 40D. I understand that I can set the ISO at 3200. However, I notice that 1600 is the max setting I can get. Can anyone please tell me how I can change the setting to 3200.
    Regards
    Bob

    You have to turn it on in your custom functions. It's #8 on the 30D. When it's on you get an 'H' for the 3200 setting.
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    canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2008
    achambers wrote:
    You have to turn it on in your custom functions. It's #8 on the 30D. When it's on you get an 'H' for the 3200 setting.

    I am sure you are right Alan. I have looked through all the custom functions and I cannot see it. Which heading is yours under?
    Regards
    Bob
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    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2008
    Please try page 59 of your manual.

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    geospatial_junkiegeospatial_junkie Registered Users Posts: 707 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2008
    Just curious, how is the ISO 3200 in the 40D?
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    canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2008
    Andy wrote:
    Please try page 59 of your manual.

    20080715-887adxhnf1ksbjkrf3t3ub1hxe.jpg
    Hi Andy thanks for your kind help once again. I have found it.
    Regards
    Bob
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    canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2008
    canon400d wrote:
    Hi Andy thanks for your kind help once again. I have found it.
    Regards
    Bob

    Hi Will, I haven't used it yet on my 40D. I was using my MPE 65 before and at 5:1 I had to go up to ISO 1600 and I didn't know how to select 3200. That is why I put this thread on. I don't really know what circumstances I would need to use 3200. However, I have the 'H' showing which is equivalent to 3200 if I ever have to use it.
    Regards
    Bob
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    pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,697 moderator
    edited July 15, 2008
    When shooting macros, why not use flash, instead of higher ISOs? This will improve the images in so many ways.

    Flash will really help immobilize moving objects, and allow much smaller apertures. It is easy to have flash be a diffused light source as a flash head with a mild diffusion screen is so much larger than a macro subject being shot at 5 to 1 with an MPE 65.
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    evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    Just curious, how is the ISO 3200 in the 40D?


    This was taken like my first day with the camera.
    ISO 3200
    254620803_Doqyk-XL.jpg
    ISO 1600
    254620943_8saAp-XL.jpg
    Handheld, no IS. both f/2.8 @1/50
    straight out the camera standard picture style jpg.

    ISO 1600
    http://dak.smugmug.com/photos/299703454_3845N-X3.jpg


    I think it's great. Never afraid to use it.
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    geospatial_junkiegeospatial_junkie Registered Users Posts: 707 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    I'm looking at a D700 for my first foray into a full frame camera... If it can do this well at ISO 1600 I'll be very happy...:D
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    evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    I'm looking at a D700 for my first foray into a full frame camera... If it can do this well at ISO 1600 I'll be very happy...:D
    I think you'll be fine cuz I think the D700 is a step above the 40D. thumb.gif
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    cmorganphotographycmorganphotography Registered Users Posts: 980 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    I'm looking at a D700 for my first foray into a full frame camera... If it can do this well at ISO 1600 I'll be very happy...:D
    Other than price why are you selecting the D700 or a D3?
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    geospatial_junkiegeospatial_junkie Registered Users Posts: 707 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    First is the price. Second, I don't need the 9fps in fx-format. Third, it has a self-cleaning sensor and I like the idea of this. Fourth, it is WAAAAYYY smaller than the D3 and I don't feel like lugging that thing around everywhere. Fifth, it appears to have very good low-light shooting capabilities. Sixth, it's got the same metering system as the D3. I could go on....

    Anyway, saving for this beauty is in the works (I am half way there), but I can't wait!!! :D
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    cmorganphotographycmorganphotography Registered Users Posts: 980 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    First is the price. Second, I don't need the 9fps in fx-format. Third, it has a self-cleaning sensor and I like the idea of this. Fourth, it is WAAAAYYY smaller than the D3 and I don't feel like lugging that thing around everywhere. Fifth, it appears to have very good low-light shooting capabilities. Sixth, it's got the same metering system as the D3. I could go on....

    Anyway, saving for this beauty is in the works (I am half way there), but I can't wait!!! :D
    I have to admit the size of the D3 frightens me. I had to get the smaller macbookpro because the 17"steel chassy beauty was too heavy. The D80 fits me hands fairly well [which was one reason I went nikon over canon]. Price is a factor. By the time I'm ready to buy another camera body we might be on D5. I need lenses and everything first. Like a tripod.
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    WildWallyWildWally Registered Users Posts: 494 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2008
    Laughing.gif ... When you can get 1 , let me know . In the mean-time , I will probably have about 5,000 more clicks on my out-dated D300 !!!!
    I'm looking at a D700 for my first foray into a full frame camera... If it can do this well at ISO 1600 I'll be very happy...:D
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    MnemosyneMnemosyne Registered Users Posts: 251 Major grins
    edited July 21, 2008
    I just shot this the other day at the county fair. 3200, f2.8, 1/30. The Jpg was shrunk to fit the constraints of a direct upload, and size. But It still looks pretty good for 3200.

    Remember though, it doesn't mean you get the luxury of the thirds between 16 and 3200. It just boosts the sensor. And I wouldn't shoot it frequently. Only do it if you have no other choice (IMO). I try to shoot at the lowest ISO possible, and I rarely use 3200.
    It also slows down the continuous mode and limits how many you can fire continuously
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