7D 1.2.1 firmware-wow?

cjwolff

cjwolff

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I upgraded from 1.0.9 to the 1.2.1 firmware prior to shooting a dimly-lit nightclub scene at ISO 3200. I expected the typical noise and poor color rendition ...however I'm pleased with the results. Is anyone else seeing a substantial improvement in low-light shooting with the new fw?
 
Actually cjwolf....what I see is High ISO speed noise reduction seems to now make a difference. I was toying with it last week (especially after Nikon looked great in that Zacuto test) and thought it made no difference to the image (basically useless). But I just downloaded the new firmware and cranked it all the way to 3200, 5000 and 12500. It's either I'm smoking the same crack pipe as you....or there is really a difference (ever so slight).

Someone else please confirm.

12500 is still a noisy mess though....
 
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Ian, so what you are insinuating is that the high ISO noise reduction (which we investigated before) used to only affect stills but now affects video? If this is true I would have expected some info from Canon on that...however if this is confirmed I will be downloading the new firmware.

Color me skeptical though.
 
Well...like I said...I could be high... :)

I'm still playing with it though.

EDIT: Oh well....it looked good in my LCD.
 
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Frame grabs (pushed up lightness in Photoshop to +70 so noise was more visible)

1.0.8 @6400
3-6400 copy.jpg

1.0.8 @12800
3-12800.jpg

1.2.1 @6400
4-6400 copy.jpg

1.2.1 @12800
4-12800.jpg

Conclusion... :(
 
Nikon Lenses tend to Produce a Better image.. this is experiance based since I own all the Lenses recomended but when I use the Nikon Im always thown back.
 
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