| Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, Neewer TT850, Neewer Wireless 16 Channel Remote, ISO 51200, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 |
This week I was shooting for the first time at high ISO numbers that I would have never used before for an event.
The event was in a restaurant/bar where the lighting was quite dark. The lights were spotlights from above, meaning natural light often inadequately lighted the subjects’ faces. Once I used a flash to correct the background went highly dark.
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| Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, Neewer TT850, Neewer Wireless 16 Channel Remote, ISO 66535, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 |
There were windows, but that meant an even more significant problem that only a flash could solve. So my assistant is holding a moment off to the side, and I am triggering it wirelessly.
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| Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, Neewer TT850, Neewer Wireless 16 Channel Remote, ISO 28800, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 |
Here are the camera settings for the Nikon D5
- Aperture priority [ƒ/4 or ƒ/5.6]
- Auto ISO
- 100 – 102400
- 1/100
When I was using the Neewer TT850 flash, it was too bright even at 1/128th power. To fix this, I was using the MagMod light modifier system. I put two Neutral Density Gels over the flash to wink a light while shooting at those highly high ISOs.
While it took me a couple of minutes to figure out this system, having done something similar in the past with lower ISO settings was helpful.
As you turn the ISO up, your flash needs very little power to do the job. Just remember this if you try something similar.
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| Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, Neewer TT850, Neewer Wireless 16 Channel Remote, ISO 66535, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 |
The Nikon D5 is more than just a sports camera. It is a camera for every situation.
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| Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, Neewer TT850, Neewer Wireless 16 Channel Remote, ISO 66535, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 |
I am thrilled with the quality of the high ISO of the Nikon D5. I now can do things not possible before with my Nikon D4.