Low ISO VS. High ISO + Denoise: WARNING: You NEED To See This Before Your Next Shoot!

In this video, I explore the common myth that "high ISO noise doesn’t matter if you have noise reduction software." Through detailed comparisons of low ISO vs. high ISO images, I reveal the limits of denoise software, including Topaz Denoise, Lightroom, and DxO, and discuss essential field techniques to maximize image quality from the start. You’ll gain insight into proper ISO settings, best practices for minimizing noise, and techniques to achieve sharper, cleaner images in wildlife photography. DeNoise With Lightroom Video: https://youtu.be/NMYh5grOBa0 Chapter List: 00:00 Intro 00:55 What's covered 01:14 Do You Need High ISO? 01:57 Golden Rule Of ISO 02:36 Background For Sample Shots 03:00 Why ISO Is Worse In Low Light 03:32 Why Start At ISO 500? 04:11 DeNoise Software Tested 04:44 Test Images Without DeNoise 06:13 DeNoise Workflow 07:55 Lightroom Comparisons 11:29 DxO Comparisons 15:59 Topaz Comparisons 19:25 Comparison Conclusion 19:59 Field Tip - Subject Size 21:56 Comparisons - Lightroom, DxO, Topaz 29:57 Field Tip - Sharpness Topics covered: High ISO noise in wildlife photography Low ISO vs. high ISO with noise reduction benefits Effective use of denoise software Field techniques for better quality at high ISOs ISO settings tips and tricks Keywords: high ISO, low ISO, noise reduction, wildlife photography, noise-free images, denoise software, Topaz, Lightroom, DxO, ISO settings, photography tips, field techniques, camera settings, sharpness