Best ISO values on the FS100? at DVinfo.net

Giacomo Fabbrocino · January 12th, 2014, 08:58 PM

Hi everyone,
peraphs you all know about the fact that on a Canon 5D there are some "champion" ISO values. For example ISO 160 generates less noise than ISO 100 and ISO 1250 generates less noise than ISO 800.
You can find this scheme here: Canon 5d Native ISO Test - Empty Bucket Studios
Arte there similiar "BEST ISO VALUES" on the FS100?

James Manford · January 13th, 2014, 04:46 AM

Not surprised that this thread has no replies.

The FS100 hardly shows any grain at all ... and what ever grain it does show, is rather appealing and film like.

Giacomo Fabbrocino · January 13th, 2014, 07:27 PM

I hope I did not ask a stupid question....
I thought that every camera worked with something like this...

Erik Wittbusch · January 14th, 2014, 07:01 AM

No stupid question.

But the FS100 is more or less noisefree up too 800 ISO. I can see first noise appearance from 1600 ISO on but use ISO on a daily basis up to 3200 if I need it. There is noise, but it's more a filmic gain, that doesn't look that awfull!

Cliff Totten · January 18th, 2014, 08:26 AM

Interestingly enough, Sony implemented it's noise reduction into the FS100's codec. So, when you compare it's AVCHD to what you capture from it's HDMI (with a Ninja, Samurai or other recorder) you will start to see a slight difference around 12db. From 12db and up you will see more and more noise coming off the HDMI port.

Mind you, this is nothing "bad" by any means. The FS100 is quite amazing in it's low light performance. It's actually nice that they put noise reduction on the codec side only. This way, YOU control how much NR you want in post and the details are preserved on the HDMI side.

CT

Darren Levine · January 18th, 2014, 12:11 PM

Last i saw some comparisons between the FS100 and the C300, the FS was fairly comparable, I think most would agree that the C300 edged it out, but if you were to pick the close second on the market, the FS100 is a clear contender, hence a great low light performer

Giacomo Fabbrocino · January 21st, 2014, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff Totten

Interestingly enough, Sony implemented it's noise reduction into the FS100's codec. So, when you compare it's AVCHD to what you capture from it's HDMI (with a Ninja, Samurai or other recorder) you will start to see a slight difference around 12db. From 12db and up you will see more and more noise coming off the HDMI port.

Mind you, this is nothing "bad" by any means. The FS100 is quite amazing in it's low light performance. It's actually nice that they put noise reduction on the codec side only. This way, YOU control how much NR you want in post and the details are preserved on the HDMI side.

CT

Useful info!

Luc De Wandel · January 25th, 2014, 04:59 PM

I just wish that, instead of starting at an already high ISO of 500, the FS100 would have lower values such as 100 and 200 ISO, as on most stills cameras. Would save some money on ND-filters...

January 12th, 2014, 08:58 PM	#1
Giacomo Fabbrocino New Boot Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Naples Italy Posts: 22	Best ISO values on the FS100? Hi everyone, peraphs you all know about the fact that on a Canon 5D there are some "champion" ISO values. For example ISO 160 generates less noise than ISO 100 and ISO 1250 generates less noise than ISO 800. You can find this scheme here: Canon 5d Native ISO Test - Empty Bucket Studios Arte there similiar "BEST ISO VALUES" on the FS100?

January 13th, 2014, 04:46 AM	#2
James Manford Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,393	Re: Best ISO values on the FS100? Not surprised that this thread has no replies. The FS100 hardly shows any grain at all ... and what ever grain it does show, is rather appealing and film like.

January 13th, 2014, 07:27 PM	#3
Giacomo Fabbrocino New Boot Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Naples Italy Posts: 22	Re: Best ISO values on the FS100? I hope I did not ask a stupid question.... I thought that every camera worked with something like this...

January 14th, 2014, 07:01 AM	#4
Erik Wittbusch Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Duisburg Posts: 93	Re: Best ISO values on the FS100? No stupid question. But the FS100 is more or less noisefree up too 800 ISO. I can see first noise appearance from 1600 ISO on but use ISO on a daily basis up to 3200 if I need it. There is noise, but it's more a filmic gain, that doesn't look that awfull!

January 18th, 2014, 08:26 AM	#5
Cliff Totten Trustee Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,197	Re: Best ISO values on the FS100? Interestingly enough, Sony implemented it's noise reduction into the FS100's codec. So, when you compare it's AVCHD to what you capture from it's HDMI (with a Ninja, Samurai or other recorder) you will start to see a slight difference around 12db. From 12db and up you will see more and more noise coming off the HDMI port. Mind you, this is nothing "bad" by any means. The FS100 is quite amazing in it's low light performance. It's actually nice that they put noise reduction on the codec side only. This way, YOU control how much NR you want in post and the details are preserved on the HDMI side. CT

January 18th, 2014, 12:11 PM	#6
Darren Levine Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ/NYC Posts: 563	Re: Best ISO values on the FS100? Last i saw some comparisons between the FS100 and the C300, the FS was fairly comparable, I think most would agree that the C300 edged it out, but if you were to pick the close second on the market, the FS100 is a clear contender, hence a great low light performer __________________ C100 - GH4 - NYC Shooter www.DarrenLevine.com

January 25th, 2014, 04:59 PM	#8
Luc De Wandel Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Knokke-Heist, Belgium Posts: 963	Re: Best ISO values on the FS100? I just wish that, instead of starting at an already high ISO of 500, the FS100 would have lower values such as 100 and 200 ISO, as on most stills cameras. Would save some money on ND-filters...