Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/05/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim, I think there is a demo version, along with a variety of versions, each having more and more features. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Laird" <digiratidoc at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: I need a better noise buster solution > Jim, > > Does Neat Image have a demo version? I'm downloading DFines' demo right > now? > > Jim Laird > > On May 28, 2012, at 1:11 PM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > wrote: > >> Jim, >> >> Neat Image is another PS plug-in. In the advanced options, it allows >> quite a bit of choice in the amount of noise removal applied to the >> image. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Laird" <digiratidoc at >> gmail.com> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 1:07 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: I need a better noise buster solution >> >> >>> Robert, >>> >>> I take it then that DFine is a Photoshop plug-in? I'll check it out. >>> Might be just what I need! Thanks to all. >>> >>> Jim Laird >>> >>> On May 28, 2012, at 1:00 PM, Robert G Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Another vote for DFine. Very controllable (you can paint it in various >>>> portions of your image) and as it creates a layer in CS, opacity is >>>> also adjustable. >>>> Bob >>>> >>>> Bob Adler >>>> www.rgaphoto.com >>>> Sirisly >>>> >>>> On May 28, 2012, at 10:14 AM, James Laird <digiratidoc at gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> As you may know I am the proud owner of a Sony A900, I've posted some >>>>> relevant emails in the past regarding the camera. I love the camera, >>>>> ESPECIALLY the viewfinder which IMHO is one of the best DSLR finders >>>>> ever. And I love the built-in IS and 24mp resolution. I use a lot of >>>>> my old Minolta glass, most of which is quite good and is probably the >>>>> best bang for your buck you can get these days. In fact many of Sony's >>>>> lenses are just rebadged Minoltas. And I modified a lot of my Leica-R >>>>> glass for use on it, e.g. I now own a 400 Telyt with IS! The Achilles >>>>> heel of the system as everybody knows is noise, especially at high >>>>> ISOs of course. In the past I used Noise Ninja for noise reduction but >>>>> with the Sony it gets rid of the noise but smears the hell out of all >>>>> the detail. Turns a lawn into a green carpet. So I'm trying to find a >>>>> better noise reduction solution that what I have and I'm open to all >>>>> suggestions, better software, tweaks in Photoshop or LR, anything that >>>>> might help. The noise isn't that awful, really, but I sure would like >>>>> to see it go;) >>>>> >>>>> Jim Laird >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >