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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Exploring Higher ISO Values
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 20:34:01 -0500
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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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
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