I've done a few test shots at ISO 3200 in the *istD. As you say, if you need the speed, the noise is not that objectionable, and really no worse than grain in film.
Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Whaley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 9:01 AM Subject: Re: *istD vs. Digital Rebel > > > Rob Brigham wrote: > > > [. . .] > > > BTW anyone wondering about the noise in my sample pics for this test - > > it was shot at 1600ISO!! I notice reducing the exposure in the RAW > > software actually made the noise a lot better too, something that again > > the jpg adjustments couldn't do - and not something I expected. > > Seems to me, anytime you feel you have to or want to resort to an ISO of > 1600, a little noise is a very minor price to pay, especially if there's > a relatively simple way to reduce it. > 1600 ISP with a digital... marvelous! <g> > > keith > >

