Can you really take low-light photos with a Micro Four Thirds camera? Many people claim that the smaller sensor size makes low-light photography impossible—but is that actually true? In this video, I put that claim to the test using my Olympus EM1 Mark II and a 45mm f/1.8 lens.
I take a series of 8 photos of "The Treaty of Commerce" pub in Lincoln, England, incrementally increasing the ISO from 200 to 25,600, to show how high ISO affects image quality. Many assume that turning up ISO "adds" noise, but that’s a misunderstanding—ISO doesn’t increase the sensor’s sensitivity. Instead, it amplifies the image brightness, which also amplifies the noise that’s already in the shot. The best way to control noise? Expose the image correctly in the first place.
I also tackle a common photography question: What’s the difference between noise and grain? One is a digital byproduct, the other is a sought-after aesthetic in film photography. Do you know the difference?
By the end of this video, you'll see that Micro Four Thirds cameras are more capable in low light than people think, and with the right techniques, you can still get great images—even at ISO 6400 or 12800.
Alternative video titles:
Can you take low-light photos with a Micro Four Thirds camera?
Is high ISO really that bad? Let’s find out!
What happens when you push ISO to the max?
Are MFT cameras useless at night? Let’s put it to the test!
Noise vs. Grain—do you know the difference?
How bad is ISO 25,600 on a Micro Four Thirds sensor?
Exposing the truth about ISO—what you’ve been told is wrong!
Can a Micro Four Thirds camera handle extreme low light?
High ISO is NOT the enemy—here’s why!
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