How important is ISO 3200 and 1/8000 shutter speed?

[Loupey]

I dug out some examples which I think may be helpful here.

These were all shot at only 1/2000s - about the maximum speed that I ever use/need.


I suppose I could have used 1/4000s or even attempted 1/8000s to freeze the action even more - but with telephoto lenses (f/4 max aperture) I would have had to shoot wide open or use high ISO's - both of which are things I don't like to do except as a last resort.


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[Loupey]

A few real-life examples at what I consider "high" ISO's (all at ISO 1250).

The first street scene (of the security guards taking a snack break underneath the tent) was extremely dark - dark enough that I could barely see the bikes just behind the tent. But was still able to get the shot at 1/45s, f/2.8, using ISO 1250.

Lots of ways to get the job done. Don't let the spec's alone dictate your decision. Would one base the maximum speed of a minivan as the deciding factor for a purchase?


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