PerryJ Posted May 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 7, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can someone explain intelligent iso to me and if/when you would use it ? Thanks ! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimbo035 Posted May 7, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 7, 2009 Can someone explain intelligent iso to me and if/when you would use it ? Thanks ! John If you have a D-Lux it is explained on page 50 of the Instructions, but in case you have neither of those : "The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter sped to minimise camera shake" (or words to that effect. When to use it ? The simple answer is whenever you wish to let the camera minimise camera shake for you..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryJ Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted May 7, 2009 If you have a D-Lux it is explained on page 50 of the Instructions, but in case you have neither of those : "The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter sped to minimise camera shake" (or words to that effect. When to use it ? The simple answer is whenever you wish to let the camera minimise camera shake for you..... I read that but I didn't know if it works or is better on or off....;-) What's the diff in that and auto iso ? (ps yes I have dl4 and manual ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitom Posted May 7, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 7, 2009 I read that but I didn't know if it works or is better on or off....;-) What's the diff in that and auto iso ? (ps yes I have dl4 and manual ;-) I have no dl4 but for "everyday with me" I use a small and simple Panasonic FS3 and I also like that (sure same) Intelligent ISO setting, especially when I have to point and shoot quickly in a bad lightning condition. In "normal mode" when you have the ISO low in that situations, there might be the problem of unsharp fotos. But during day and when using the camera in a normal and bright light situation, I would everytime prefer a normal setting with a lower, means fixed ISO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted May 7, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 7, 2009 “Intelligent ISO” analyzes the live image for subject movement and increases the ISO setting if necessary to prevent motion blur. While the image stabilizer takes care of camera shake, the only way to freeze fast moving subjects is to use a fast shutter speed which in turn might require a higher ISO setting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryJ Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtravis Posted May 8, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Interesting note about analyzing the subject for motion. I just tested my D-LUX 4 in intelligent ISO mode on/off and found that the camera made no different choices for shutter/ISO/F-stop whether it was on or off (this is in a low light situation) and whether I held the camera or used it on a tripod. However, it was shooting a static scene with no movement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoersch Posted May 8, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 8, 2009 In my experience, whenever the marketing dept. of a camera manufacturer comes up with the word 'intelligent' to describe a camera feature it is usually used for a particularly stupid and useless automatic something that never does what a sensible photographer would do and is thus best ignored. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted May 8, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 8, 2009 I just tested my D-LUX 4 in intelligent ISO mode on/off and found that the camera made no different choices for shutter/ISO/F-stop whether it was on or off (this is in a low light situation) and whether I held the camera or used it on a tripod. However, it was shooting a static scene with no movement. Well, of course – in “intelligent ISO” mode, the automatically chosen ISO setting depends on subject, not camera movement. Panasonic used to demo the effect with a metronome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted May 8, 2009 Share #10 Posted May 8, 2009 (edited) The point is, that there are different causes of unsharpness. If you move the camera during the exposure the whole picture will be unsharp. The means against this is to correct the optical path. If a part of the subject moves, the camera should not try to correct this mechanically, because the other part of the picture will be unsharp then. Here the only means is to set the shutter speed up by using a higher ISO value. I have not tried it yet. Was puzzled too. Jan PS Michael, you explained the feature in exactly the same way. Sorry. Do you use this feature? Manfred ist right. I already wonder, that we can not send/receive SMSes with the Digilux-4. Edited May 8, 2009 by jan_kappetijn Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted May 8, 2009 Share #11 Posted May 8, 2009 What they really need is an "intelligent" mode to tell you whether the picture is worth taking or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted May 8, 2009 Share #12 Posted May 8, 2009 Can someone explain intelligent iso to me and if/when you would use it ? Thanks ! John It's a setting you use when you become unintelligent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twittle Posted May 8, 2009 Share #13 Posted May 8, 2009 What they really need is an "intelligent" mode to tell you whether the picture is worth taking or not. LOL! Indeed. Though that would be more useful with film than digital, methinks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted May 9, 2009 Share #14 Posted May 9, 2009 LOL! Indeed. Though that would be more useful with film than digital, methinks. Yes! But then I would probably have an override, much like a speed limiter on some cars, saying, "No, dont take that picture!" Now, of course, it doesn't matter how many pics you take with digital, some of them may be acceptable. This advice from a book: "...simply click and keep clicking. The more photos I take the more chance I have of taking a few that really captivate me." And don't worry about exposures, apertures, shutter speeds and stuff like that. Just set "intelligent mode" and your work is done. If they are still no good, the computer will do it all for you. Thank goodness for technology! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twittle Posted May 9, 2009 Share #15 Posted May 9, 2009 Yes! But then I would probably have an override, much like a speed limiter on some cars, saying, "No, dont take that picture!" Definitely! And don't worry about exposures, apertures, shutter speeds and stuff like that. Just set "intelligent mode" and your work is done. If they are still no good, the computer will do it all for you. Thank goodness for technology! You're talking to the wrong guy on that one. See that I use an MP? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted May 9, 2009 Share #16 Posted May 9, 2009 Definitely! You're talking to the wrong guy on that one. See that I use an MP? Yes indeed, I noticed. Wasn't directed at you personally, more like a generic "one", though I am not sure if it is PC any more to poke fun, even gently, at the earnest digerati. But how on earth can you manage to take pictures with a primitive M camera that doesn't have all those multiple modes? What if you want to shoot soft skin, babies, or fireworks? What if you stray from the sunny outdoors to a dim room, how can you cope without intelligent ISO? What if you need to do a portrait and don't have face detection mode? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twittle Posted May 9, 2009 Share #17 Posted May 9, 2009 (edited) But how on earth can you manage to take pictures with a primitive M camera that doesn't have all those multiple modes? What if you want to shoot soft skin, babies, or fireworks? What if you stray from the sunny outdoors to a dim room, how can you cope without intelligent ISO? What if you need to do a portrait and don't have face detection mode? I don't know... Most of the time I don't manage. I'll admit I'm self-taught, and my teacher was a photographic moron, so I consider myself pretty lucky to get two or three good shots per roll. I just love the idea of doing things manually, but I'm definitely not skilled enough to use the equipment I own. Here's a happy developing mistake I made. I don't even know what I did wrong, but I like it--I shudder to think of the results had I used an M8 without spending hours learning how to use it. Luckily I shoot mostly Kodachrome so the processing is spot-on. MP, 90 Macro-Elmar, Tri-X, Xtol Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited May 9, 2009 by twittle Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/84250-what-is-intelligent-iso/?do=findComment&comment=894085'>More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted May 9, 2009 Share #18 Posted May 9, 2009 Can someone explain intelligent iso to me and if/when you would use it ? Thanks ! John It does make one wonder a bit. If you have to choose 'Intelligent ISO', then just what is the alternative? 'Stupid ISO' perhaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitom Posted May 30, 2009 Share #19 Posted May 30, 2009 It does make one wonder a bit. If you have to choose 'Intelligent ISO', then just what is the alternative? 'Stupid ISO' perhaps? Stupid ISO is a really good idea for the camera producer. I also think the name "Intelligent ISO" ist not the best. "ISO Assistant" would maybe better. To the one who asked to explain the intelligent ISO: You find explanation here: DMC-FS5/DMC-FS3 | PRODUCTS | LUMIX | Digital Camera | Panasonic Global At the left frame under the item "See IA Technology" you find some flash films with very good explanations of several (I think) useful technologies for Point and shoot cameras. By the way: dont be bothered by the "stupid School-like explanation" in the flashfilms Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
regedit Posted June 1, 2009 Share #20 Posted June 1, 2009 Another particular thing for intelligent ISO is that use some custom ISO values like 125, 320 and so on to better fits into image the shutter and aperture selected. Most likely the maths is linked with the shutter because is not available in S mode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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