Noise Reduction Software
Nov 1, 2013 12:41:17 #
Hello,
I use Pentax K5 and K20 Cameras and I rarely shoot at an ISO higher than 400 because of the noise. What Noise Reduction Software would you recommend for reducing noise without making the image soft? I need the image to remain SHARP or is that asking to much of software and all of the software reduce the image sharpness? I know that sharpness is very subjective and that what some people call sharp might be soft to someone else. I am pretty critical of my images and I like for them to be very sharp. Thanks in advance for your help.
Jerry
I use Pentax K5 and K20 Cameras and I rarely shoot at an ISO higher than 400 because of the noise. What Noise Reduction Software would you recommend for reducing noise without making the image soft? I need the image to remain SHARP or is that asking to much of software and all of the software reduce the image sharpness? I know that sharpness is very subjective and that what some people call sharp might be soft to someone else. I am pretty critical of my images and I like for them to be very sharp. Thanks in advance for your help.
Jerry
Nov 1, 2013 12:42:38 #
Nov 1, 2013 12:46:00 #
Nov 1, 2013 12:53:31 #
JerrysPhotos wrote:
Hello, br I use Pentax K5 and K20 Cameras and I ra... (show quote)
I use nik dfine or topaz De Noise but like any thing else the have limits.If you use them blow up and watch the screen.
Nov 1, 2013 13:47:00 #
I've been impressed with Lightroom 5 (LR5). This edit tool has lots of great uses of which noise reduction is just one aspect. I also have the Topaz DeNoise module that is much more powerful and what I use for issues that Canon DPP and LR5 cannot handle. I picked Topaz initially after reading comments here on UHH and reading industry reviews online.
Nov 1, 2013 13:53:28 #
Nov 1, 2013 14:09:02 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I've been impressed with Lightroom 5 (LR5). This edit tool has lots of great uses of which noise reduction is just one aspect. I also have the Topaz DeNoise module that is much more powerful and what I use for issues that Canon DPP and LR5 cannot handle. I picked Topaz initially after reading comments here on UHH and reading industry reviews online.
Since PS went to the Cloud all of On one Software are getting rave reviews as the next best thing.I'm a PS person but sad to say I don't think I'll be taking the step to Cloud.Just recently purchased On One 7.5 that does include the upgrade to 8"0. My editing comp. is used for that and that alone. don't even have a virus scan on it.That's why I won't go to Cloud.Pain in the butt but I know I wont get viruses,which happened once and wiped all my images out.
Nov 1, 2013 14:21:20 #
JerrysPhotos wrote:
... What Noise Reduction Software would you recommend for reducing noise without making the image soft? ...
Take a look at http://www.neatimage.com/
You can use it stand-alone or plug-in and it has plenty of adjustments to balance grain/noise reduction against sharpness.
Nov 1, 2013 14:40:37 #
Nov 1, 2013 14:41:48 #
I thank all of you for your quick reply. It appears that there are several options to consider. I will check into all of them... Thanks again
Nov 1, 2013 14:45:08 #
JerrysPhotos wrote:
Hello, br I use Pentax K5 and K20 Cameras and I ra... (show quote)
Helicon Filter 5.
Nov 2, 2013 06:22:53 #
photoshop-
1- Noise Control -(Chroma-colour noise)
- Image> Mode> LAB Colour> Channels
Channel a Gaussian blur 5 pixels
Channel b Gaussian blur 5 pixels
Channel lightness Filter> noise> despeckle
Image> Mode> RGB colour
2-Noise Control -(Luma -Grainy noise)
-lasso area and apply smart blur at default setting (For small areas)
-Or Ctrl+J
-Smart blur-Then eraser tool to expose background features
1- Noise Control -(Chroma-colour noise)
- Image> Mode> LAB Colour> Channels
Channel a Gaussian blur 5 pixels
Channel b Gaussian blur 5 pixels
Channel lightness Filter> noise> despeckle
Image> Mode> RGB colour
2-Noise Control -(Luma -Grainy noise)
-lasso area and apply smart blur at default setting (For small areas)
-Or Ctrl+J
-Smart blur-Then eraser tool to expose background features
Nov 2, 2013 06:27:19 #
Photo Ninja is another one, Free trial, with or without PS...
Not bad, http://noise-ninja.en.softonic.com/
Worth a free look...
Not bad, http://noise-ninja.en.softonic.com/
Worth a free look...
Nov 2, 2013 06:53:58 #
erniehatt
Loc: Queensland Australia
Nik Dfine for me, I like the way you can paint the reduction where you need it. Ernie
Nov 2, 2013 07:08:20 #
If you shoot RAW you may try (free dowload and 1 month free use) the just released v.9 of DxO Optics Pro. It does more than noise reduction, it also corrects contrast, sharpness and exposure automatically (with manual adjustments).
I hated my Pentax until I started to use this not-so-known software.
Again, only IF you shoot RAW and IF your body/lens combination(s) is supported.
I hated my Pentax until I started to use this not-so-known software.
Again, only IF you shoot RAW and IF your body/lens combination(s) is supported.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.