Why is there so much noise? (Page 2): Hello Lucian, I have used at least one of the Topaz products on trial. I'll check out the Denoise. Thanks for the advice. Cawanua...

cawanua

Lucian wrote:

One of the best noise reduction software programmes out there is Topaz Denoise and it is affordable and offers free upgrades, look into it.

Hello Lucian, I have used at least one of the Topaz products on trial. I'll check out the Denoise.

Thanks for the advice. Cawanua

twowindsbear

cawanua wrote:

This past Saturday, I took this shot during a heavily overcast evening with low clouds. I used a Nikon D 90, a Sigma 70 -300 lens, and tripod. The cameral was set on a timer to release the sudder.

I used apeture priority with 400 ISO. What could I have done differently to get a better, less noisy picture.

By the Way, this is my processed version.

Thanks for checking this out for me.

I LIKE your pic!

May I suggest - a different vantage point, that doesn't have the blown out street lights? And, maybe, just a bit more exposure, to brighten the dome?

Post some more pix of Washington DC?

Phyllis Loc: NE PA

cawanua wrote:

This past Saturday, I took this shot during a heavily overcast evening with low clouds. I used a Nikon D 90, a Sigma 70 -300 lens, and tripod. The cameral was set on a timer to release the sudder.

I used apeture priority with 400 ISO. What could I have done differently to get a better, less noisy picture.

By the Way, this is my processed version.

Thanks for checking this out for me.

Nice job in the processing. The photo looks fine to me.

cawanua

Twowindsbear, thank you for the compliment. I'm trying to improve my night shots.
Cawanua

cawanua

twowindsbear wrote:

quote=cawanua This past Saturday, I took this sho... (show quote)

I was in D.C. on business that prevented me from taking pictures for my own pleasure. I have one more of the Capital from another vantage point and will post it. It was a cold misty night so I did not stay out long. In general, I like the picture also.
Thanks,, Cawanua

ConnieLynn

I have a problem with my eyes in that I see double all the time so I depend on my autofocus. My camera, Nikon D7000, gives me the option to set my focal point where I want it by moving it around in the view finder. Not sure what camera you have or if your camera can do this. For me, it is the only way I can get the focus I need.

I have the D7000 also and I sometimes have a problem when trying to set my focal point. It seems to freeze up even when I press the OK to bring it back to the center and I have to focus my camera of something close to make the focal point move. Does anyone else have this problem?

cawanua

ConnieLynn, I sure would like to hear others response to your question. The focal point seems to have a mind of its own on the D 90 also. I'm going to the Nikon website and see what I can find.
Cawanua

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

cawanua wrote:

ConnieLynn, I sure would like to hear others response to your question. The focal point seems to have a mind of its own on the D 90 also. I'm going to the Nikon website and see what I can find.
Cawanua

Another way to focus is to use Live View. If your eyes are good enough to see your LCD screen on the camera, you should have no problem using Live View if your camera has it. On my camera, I use Live View to see exactly what I'm viewing through the lens. Then I can magnifiy the image on screen, use manual focus to set the focus, (choose a spot in the scene that you want in focus) and then be careful not to touch the focus ring. Then you can take it out of live view and shoot any way you like or continue to shoot in live view. The only time I use live view is night shots that are hard to get a focus and video.

cawanua

jeep_daddy wrote:

quote=cawanua ConnieLynn, I sure would like to he... (show quote)

Using live view is starting to sound more and more worth trying. Thank you for the suggestion.

billybob40

That is the best shot of DC I've seen. THANKS

cawanua

billybob40 wrote:

That is the best shot of DC I've seen. THANKS

Wow. Happy to hear that you liked it. I was hoping the poor conditions of the night would create an interesting shot. But, I did have issues with the noise.

Thanks, Cawanua

Bekkie Loc: Ohio, USA

jeep_daddy wrote:

Another way to focus is to use Live View. If your... (show quote)

On the D7000 you have the option of the number of focus points. If you choose AF39 points, you will have a lot of points to cycle through but, if you choose AF11 points you will hit the strongest focusing points very quickly. It can be so annoying having to cycle through 39 points!

You will find it under Menu>Custom Setting Menu>Autofocus>a6 Number of Focus Points>AF11 points>OK

I have had difficulty with the live view, guess I need to sit down and figure this one out. Jeep Daddy, if you have a link or two about it, I'd appreciated it.

Bekkie

billybob40

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coco1964 Loc: Winsted Mn

Another possible problem is that you kept your VR on while mounted on a tripod and your AF was continuing to search for a focal point causing the noise and loss of focus. What immediately caught my eye was that light blue spot in the middle of the sky. Not sure what it is or if it's suppose to be there. Check your lens for dirt or something that's in your shot---should be easy to remove.......

PNagy Loc: Missouri City, Texas

cawanua wrote:

This past Saturday, I took this shot during a heavily overcast evening with low clouds. I used a Nikon D 90, a Sigma 70 -300 lens, and tripod. The cameral was set on a timer to release the sudder.

I used apeture priority with 400 ISO. What could I have done differently to get a better, less noisy picture.

By the Way, this is my processed version.

Thanks for checking this out for me.

As a Canon shooter I am not familiar with your equipment, so I cannot comment on it. However, Photoshop CS5 Camera raw has a noise reduction filter that will cure this problem in a few seconds.