Red One MX ISO settings. What are the rules?

[Erick von Schulz]

I have read that you should keep the Red One MX at native 800asa and use ND filters to get the image where you need them to be.

1. Is it best to just choose ISO based on the situation?
2. Or use ND filters and leave it at 800asa?

This may be posted some where else, but I could not find it in my search of the forum.

I am just trying to find out from actual Red users.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Gunleik Groven]

Use ND....

http://bit.ly/mCwcoN

 

[Erick von Schulz]

Awesome link. Great info.. I guess the verdict is. Leave at 800asa and work with ND and F-stops to get the most dynamic range and cleanest image.

 

[Alex Mandarino]

Use ND....

http://bit.ly/mCwcoN

Great article Gunleik! Lots of good info there. Never seen a good comparison between Alexa and MX. Nice one! MX is a beast! :yesnod: