D90 photos noisy at ISO 200?

[Dominantly]

Noise creeps in when the image is underexposed, even if you're using a fairly low ISO setting. For these shots you might want to try matrix metering instead of spot.

Exactly.

 

[anmar]

Try this. Turn off the Image Stabilization, use a tripod and slow the shutter down. Experiment using shutter priority (S) with a half - 3 (or more if needed) sec shutter with everything else auto.



Anthony
Canon 40D
Austin Area Photo

 

[KmH]

Please explain how turning off VR (image stabilization) would mitigate noise issues.

VR does need to be turned off when the rig is mounted on a tripod, but that's for focus sharpness reasons, not noise reduction.

 

[boomer]

You said you're shooting in JPEG. What is Active D-Lighting set to? Might want to try messing with those settings as well.

 

[robertwsimpson]

Please explain how turning off VR (image stabilization) would mitigate noise issues.

VR does need to be turned off when the rig is mounted on a tripod, but that's for focus sharpness reasons, not noise reduction.

I'm pretty sure that's why he said it. Not because he thought it would help out with the noise.

 

[anmar]

Please explain how turning off VR (image stabilization) would mitigate noise issues.

VR does need to be turned off when the rig is mounted on a tripod, but that's for focus sharpness reasons, not noise reduction.

You're right, I should have mentioned that.