Noise in photo's (aka the graininess)

[FilterDreaming]

So I learnt something today and figured I would share it. So I was trying to take a bokah styled photo and I kept getting noise in my photo. I had no idea how to fix it. So I asked some people who are more advanced then myself in regards to photography. This is my image I had issues with.



When they saw this they suggested I change my ISO settings to the lowest scale (in my case 64). They also warned me that when I did this I need to use a tripod because the shutter speed will slow and a hand will not hold the camera steady enough. In other words the picture would come out blurry if the camera isn't steady enough. I took a mock shot for testing purposes (without my tripod so forgive the blurriness. This was just to test if the noise issue was fixed).



Neither of these images have been edited and they aren't the best quality but you can see the difference between the ISO settings.

Also just to add if you camera is capable you apparently should try to save it as a raw format rather then jpeg because jpeg is lossy and can sometimes lack in quality. This isn't really that important but I thought I would throw that out there.

[didj]

really?...

Who knew... I will try this in the future.. =/

[FilterDreaming]

Its probably best for still life shots as well though.

[didj]

best? lol it's good for everything.. who the hell wants grainy pics? no one...

also... taking raw pics is for people who can't take a decent pic out of cam and need to adjust everything.


you have lots to learn..... lots

[FilterDreaming]

The thing is the shutter speed slows so if something moves the image may become blurred (depending on what lighting you're in).

Raw pictures are usually best as it avoids using lossy formats. For example jpeg.

I do have lots to learn but it seems you do as well if you think that raw images are for people who need to adjust everything. A good photographer should need to rely on photo manipulation.

[didj]

Shoot wide open then...


I know enough to be able to sell my shit and get praise from people who shoot for a living.. kthxbye.

[FilterDreaming]

Shoot wide open then...


I know enough to be able to sell my shit and get praise from people who shoot for a living.. kthxbye.

Why are you trying to be a douche and why are you being so overly defensive? You don't know me and I doubt you know of what I am or aren't capable of. For all you know I could be way more amazing then yourself or way worse. I do get praise from people who shoot for a living as well. Its not that big of a deal. I am still inexperienced. But these people are helping mentor me.

I also find it strange that you started being all defensive as soon as I suggested that the ISO trick is probably best for still life shots. You're being quite arrogant.

[didj]

my first post was purely sarcasm.. dunno if you caught that...


i dunno i just find it funny that you'll criticize someone elses photography.. being all pro n shit.. yet you don't know the basics of film speed... or iso in this case.

[FilterDreaming]

my first post was purely sarcasm.. dunno if you caught that...


i dunno i just find it funny that you'll criticize someone elses photography.. being all pro n shit.. yet you don't know the basics of film speed... or iso in this case.

I give them advice on how they can improve from what I have been told over the years. I don't know all the theory but I've not had one lesson I am 100% self taught. And besides you're being just as bad if you come here to criticise me rather then give people advice. Do you really lack that much to do?