Grainy CP995 Pictures

[Micah Gordon]

Hey there all, I was using my 995 last night at a concert, and I had the ISO set to 800 with the Aperture all the way out since it was a low lighting situation. Anyway, I got some great shots, but all of my pictures came out very grainy. Is this just how the 995 is, or is it something else? Please help if you can, because this seems to be a disappointing thing. Thanks.
--Micah

 

[brownbear]

Hey Micah, I was just about to post a very similar topic but you beat me to it!

I'm an avid concert goer, and I have been frustrated with the blur factor I've been hampered with on my 995. I know it's possible to get good, clear shots, cuz I've seen em taken with a 990 at the same shows I've been at.

Tips I've gotten so far (I'm still struggling, though):

• ISO 400 or 800 (although I can't seem to take a good 800 shot without the grain problem you mention)
• Monopod, or some other way of stabilizing your shot (wall, rail, etc.)
• The higher the zoom factor, the tougher it is to keep your shot steady (i.e. zoom out a bit to get a clear shot, then crop later)
• Wait until there is minimal movement and good lighting onstage (unless your looking for that "action" shot)

So, that's about it for now. I must say that I have yet to come away with shots good enough to show around to my friends. A big disappointment so far, but I know it's possible...

Further low light, concert shot tips welcomed!

 

[Micah Gordon]

Thanks so much for that info. I have already heard a lot of this info, but, my main concern is that there is no way to get ISO800 shot without the grian! This is very frustrating...please let me know what else you find.

Hey Micah, I was just about to post a very similar topic but you
beat me to it!

I'm an avid concert goer, and I have been frustrated with the blur
factor I've been hampered with on my 995. I know it's possible to
get good, clear shots, cuz I've seen em taken with a 990 at the
same shows I've been at.

Tips I've gotten so far (I'm still struggling, though):

• ISO 400 or 800 (although I can't seem to take a good 800 shot

without the grain problem you mention)

• Monopod, or some other way of stabilizing your shot (wall, rail,

etc.)

• The higher the zoom factor, the tougher it is to keep your shot

steady (i.e. zoom out a bit to get a clear shot, then crop later)

• Wait until there is minimal movement and good lighting onstage

(unless your looking for that "action" shot)

So, that's about it for now. I must say that I have yet to come
away with shots good enough to show around to my friends. A big
disappointment so far, but I know it's possible...

Further low light, concert shot tips welcomed!