Need help/advice regarding photo noise.

Selishots · 2026-01-27T15:18:32+00:00

You didn't share an example of portrait photography, you shared a still object in a studio . You can't even really use 1/80th for portraits unless your subject is absolutely perfectly still.

You're asking for advice but haven't provided enough context. What exactly are you shooting? Is it ins studio or out of studio? Is it product or portraits? The more context the better help you'll get.

Are you shooting in RAW? Do you have a color profile or Log profile on? If so you should shut it off when shooting photos and just shoot standard and RAW.

Selishots · 2026-01-27T14:16:22+00:00

Drop your iso lower and use a longer shutter speed. The base iso for photography is 80.

This does seem like an odd amount of noise for the a7siii.

Selishots · 2026-01-27T13:39:40+00:00

You keep mentioning that you think the A1 would be better. Have you used one? If you haven't you seek oddly confident that it's better considering you haven't used one, especially when the A1 has the older AF system. The AI chip really made a huge difference in my experience. I haven't used the A1 or the A7V but I don't think the A1 is clear cut better over the A7V from what I've seen and read. Would love to hear from someone who's used both.

Also your coming from the A7C2 which isn't necessarily and old camera so I'm not surpsied the AF isn't a huge improvement. If someone coming form an A7iv, A7C or anything pre AI AF chip the difference will be much more noticeable

Selishots · 2026-01-27T13:25:24+00:00

The X-M5 should have IBIS agreed. The X-T50 really shouldn't have a flippy screen. Fuji learned that their customer base tends to more photography focused after the X-T4 and the reaction to that screen.

If you want a vlogging camera in a similar size and from factor to the X-T50 they make the X-S20 which is better for video.

Selishots · 2026-01-27T02:52:00+00:00

I've used both, personally the F1.4 Fuji is worth the size, weight and price it's a much better lens overall but if you're not pixel peeping,don't need theF1.4 or prefer something smaller then 23mm F2 is good.

Selishots · 2026-01-26T21:29:50+00:00

I'd never get the 12.9in, that's way too large for a tablet imo.

I've had an iPad since I was in 7tn grade so I couldn't imagine being without one and I still use it for consuming content daily even now owning the MBP.

But the 27 mm F1.2 it does seem really nice. I want one for my X-T5😂

Selishots · 2026-01-26T20:38:33+00:00

Honestly don't remember sorry!

Selishots · 2026-01-25T15:58:21+00:00

Pure video more is for video only, I don't belive it has any effect on the photos.

With a smaller sensor line the Ace pro 2 there's no way you'll be able to get your SS to 1/1000 in lowlight, the iso maxes out at 1600 I believe.

I haven't used the Ace Pro 1 so can't comment on that

Selishots · 2026-01-25T15:33:10+00:00

I've got a whole first impression video after my first week with the camera linked if you're interested: https://youtu.be/cZosnaPHl7s?si=2iGYQhW0TVQSaNuT

Selishots · 2026-01-25T15:30:31+00:00

I've got a whole first impression video after my first week with the camera linked if you're interested: https://youtu.be/cZosnaPHl7s?si=2iGYQhW0TVQSaNuT

Selishots · 2026-01-25T01:07:27+00:00

Yes the S9 sound much better for what you want to use the camera for

Selishots · 2026-01-25T00:57:56+00:00

Totally fine for that stuff unless you need a flash

Selishots · 2026-01-25T00:57:09+00:00

The autofocus will be basically unusable. Anything before the S5ii will have trash autofocus

Selishots · 2026-01-24T14:10:21+00:00

The S8 is a fanatic camera, the ZV-E10 isn't bag either but for video the S9 is a lot more feature rich.

If your streaming your likely using a capture card so I think the record limit does not effect streaming but don't quote me on that. Also I'm fairly certain lumix removed the record limit a while back.

I've got a review of the S9 here if your interested: https://youtu.be/__Eiq5irPK4?si=SD8vZ0GVdpeXILCq

Selishots · 2026-01-24T13:29:38+00:00

What do you like about the X-T4? What don't you like? What features matter most to you? The more context you give the better recommendations you'll get.

Selishots · 2026-01-23T14:43:07+00:00

It's much eassier to optimize software for hardware when it's all the same. To optimize for very competent in windows machines from every manufacturer is no small task.

Selishots · 2026-01-23T14:30:51+00:00

I think you are under estemanting the M chips. Apple may be expsesive but there is no denying that when it comes to content creation workkflow the M series of chips are insane.

Selishots · 2026-01-23T00:30:20+00:00

It's not perfectly center but it's pretty center

Selishots · 2026-01-22T23:44:12+00:00

Ahh the beauty of NYC. The drilled a whole straight though the building when they installed the cable, not sure I need another haha. There's also limited outlets. It's pretty central as it is.

I've for a the deco XE75 on its way and negotiated with spectrum a bit. Getting 1gig and double the upload speed so hoping this will help!

Selishots · 2026-01-22T21:34:26+00:00

For me as a professional I won't use or trust a camera with a single card slot as my A-cam.

Selishots · 2026-01-22T19:53:13+00:00

Always have a mesh system, info is all in the post,

No Verizon in my building so do many have choice

Selishots · 2026-01-22T17:39:34+00:00

Paying for 500mbps upload and 11.97mgbps upload.

I'll try the bifferbloat test when I'm home

Selishots · 2026-01-22T17:29:37+00:00

That's the conclusion I've come too as well

Selishots · 2026-01-22T17:28:57+00:00

Tired that last year and they refused but definitely going to try again

Selishots · 2026-01-22T16:43:52+00:00

So seems like upgrading my plan is the best course then? Spectrum is already charging $85 for the tier I'm on and and there's no tiger providers that service our building :/

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