Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Ken. I have Neat Image, and use it from time to time. I have to be careful with it or my images turn out looking artificial. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Carney" <kcarney1 at cox.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Exploring Higher ISO Values > Jim, > > Topaz DeNoise works well. I use it sometimes at high ISO's for a > touch-up. It is advertised as compatible with Elements 6 and XP. Like > all of these programs it requires some study and a light touch. It also > has a free trial so you can see what you think about it. > http://www.topazlabs.com/denoise/#6 > > Ken > > On 5/1/2012 7:38 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: >> Thanks, Geoff, but, if I recall correctly, the new LR won't run on >> Windows XP, so I am staying with Elements until I have to purchase a new >> computer. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geoff Hopkinson" >> <hopsternew at gmail.com> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 7:29 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Exploring Higher ISO Values >> >> >>> Hi Jim I think that these are perfectly presentable. As you're exploring >>> means to work with lower light from your tele shots, for managing noise >>> at >>> higher ISOs with your raw files I suggest that you consider a cheap >>> upgrade >>> in the form of buying the new Lightroom (prices have dropped). There's >>> an >>> excellent new book from Martin Evening too if you like to learn more >>> with >>> it. The tools to reduce noise without affecting sharpness of your >>> detailed >>> areas are very good and you would be familiar with much of the interface >>> if >>> you are using a version of Elements currently (?) >>> >>> If you'd like to send me an original raw file I can send an example back >>> after processing and some suggested settings to try out if you like. You >>> can also get Lightrom as a free trial if you want to give it a go. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Geoff >>> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman >>> >>> >>> >>> On 5/1/2012 1:38 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: >>>> >>>>> With the 2X Extender on the Leica Telyt 250/4, shutter speed, and DOF >>>>> suffer. I decided to explore some higher ISO values with the E-510. >>>>> Most >>>>> of my work to date with this combination was at ISO 400. >>>>> >>>>> Towhees are normally ground feeders, but once or twice a year I will >>>>> spot >>>>> one on a feeder. Here the Towhee Male is captured at ISO 800, 1/160 >>>>> at f/4: >>>>> >>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.**org/v/OldNick/Towhee+Male+ISO+**800.jpg.html<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Towhee+Male+ISO+800.jpg.html> >>>>> >>>>> A Cardinal Female served as my subject at ISO 1600, 1/60 at f/8: >>>>> >>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.**org/v/OldNick/Cardinal+Female+** >>>>> ISO+1600.jpg.html<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Cardinal+Female+ISO+1600.jpg.html> >>>>> >>>>> To my eye, 800 is quite useable, as is 1600, though with a bit more >>>>> noise. I must admit, though, that the higher ISO values of modern >>>>> sensors >>>>> would be appreciated for this work. >>>>> >>>>> Comments and critiques welcomed. >>>>> Jim Nichols >>>>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >