How high should you push ISO (and other things)?

Wildlife and Adventure Photography · Apr 16, 2026 · 24m · transcript

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In this episode, I break down the balancing act at the heart of wildlife photography: ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. How high should you push your ISO?

I talk about the trade-off between freezing action with faster shutter speeds and keeping noise under control—and why a sharp, slightly noisy image often beats a blurry one.

I also highlight how aperture isn’t just about exposure, but a creative tool for isolating subjects and shaping your image.

Plus, I cut through the hype around megapixels and explain why full-frame cameras typically deliver better low-light performance…