The Base ISO Conundrum: Separating Fact from Fiction in Log Mode Photographers have long debated the merits of using base ISO in log mode, with some advocates swearing by its benefits and others dismissing it as unnecessary.
To understand this conundrum, let's first define what base ISO is and how it relates to log mode. Base ISO refers to a camera's native ISO, typically around 320 or 400 for most modern digital cameras.
Log mode records video in a logarithmic scale, allowing for greater flexibility in post production.