[Leica] IMG: Noise Reduction at ISO 1600

[hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson)]

Jim I think that is very much worthwhile.  You've done a fine job.     I
have Neat Image too and that certainly will do everything you want for this
function.

Cheers,
Geoff
http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman



On 2 May 2012 13:54, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:

> I have had several comments about reducing noise in my Cardinal image at
> ISO 1600.  I currently use Neat Image when I feel a need to do that, and
> have found that small ajustments are best.  I have made and posted an
> adjusted image, which is slightly smoother, without looking artificial.
>  Others may have differing opinions.  I am still using Windows XP, so the
> latest and greatest software is not an option at this time.
>
> Original image, as posted:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Cardinal+Female+ISO+1600.jpg.html
>
> Same image with a minimum amount of noise reduction:
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Cardinal+Female+ISO+1600+NI.jpg.html
>
> Any comments?
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
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