ISO on the 350D - is noise an issue?

workaccount

Hi,
I think the ISO goes up to 1600 on the 350d but anything over 400 starts to become noisy with 1600 becoming really noisy. I think the only steps above 400 are 800 and 1600 aswell.


Is it just in dark shots that this camera would not be that great or will it cause problems in other shots aswell?

Thanks.

Ricky91t

Any time you have the noise up high you'll notice noise,It will be more darker at night and the noise will be more noticeable

But during the day it would still be there but the noise wouldn't be as noticeable due to the more colours that are seen during the day

challengemaster

Considering it's one of the more consumer models - Canon weren't exactly too worried about Pro's using them and having really, really noisy pictures. So there's just crap noise handling on them. Also has to do with the smaller sensor size.

Better models like the 1D / 5D and maybe 40D would have better noise handling.

workaccount

challengemaster wrote: »

Considering it's one of the more consumer models - Canon weren't exactly too worried about Pro's using them and having really, really noisy pictures. So there's just crap noise handling on them. Also has to do with the smaller sensor size.

Better models like the 1D / 5D and maybe 40D would have better noise handling.

Is the sensor smaller on the 350D to the 40D sized cameras?

What crop factor does it give if so?

AnimalRights

I think the sensors are the same size on the 350D and the 40D but the 40D is a semi pro model and has better features which includes ISO handling.

nilhg

challengemaster wrote: »

Considering it's one of the more consumer models - Canon weren't exactly too worried about Pro's using them and having really, really noisy pictures. So there's just crap noise handling on them. Also has to do with the smaller sensor size.

Better models like the 1D / 5D and maybe 40D would have better noise handling.

Perceptions change:D

In its time the 350D was seen as leading the pack in noise control, if you have a look at the conclusions page of its DPReview you'll see that.

If you compare it to the 450D on DXO mark, you'll see that the high ISO scores only 7-8% lower.

TBH, if you can get one at a low enough price I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Fionn

i had one for a good while (was my first new camera in years) it wont cause any problems at lower ISO settings like say under 400 and of course if you do need to shoot low light at higer ISO you do have the option to apply in camera noise reduction and these days theres all sorts of software solutions available too. But really in everyday situations there's no noise problems associated with this camera.

workaccount

Fionn wrote: »

i had one for a good while (was my first new camera in years) it wont cause any problems at lower ISO settings like say under 400 and of course if you do need to shoot low light at higer ISO you do have the option to apply in camera noise reduction and these days theres all sorts of software solutions available too. But really in everyday situations there's no noise problems associated with this camera.

Good to hear. Just to let you know I do intend to make alot of use from manual control.

I think I'll get it.

Fionn

do, its a great little camera!!
i think i sold mine for €600 :eek:

good luck with it and post up photographs

Tactical

workaccount wrote: »

Is the sensor smaller on the 350D to the 40D sized cameras?

What crop factor does it give if so?

The 350D has a crop factor of 1.6

Definately poor noise handling compared to current models but not a bad unit and some good results can be obtained if careful.

Shots can be very soft from this unit requiring a good degree of sharpening sometimes, even when used with a pro lens.

workaccount

What will the resale value be if I sold it in a year?

They seem to be going for around 200 at the moment.