Noise Reduction Software

[TechKnowBabble]

Recommendations? So far I've heard mentioned Neat Image & Noise Ninja. Would love to get the nicest cleanest images possible from my drebel. I appreciate any input

Nikki

[CyberDyneSystems]

To the best of my knowledge, the two you mention are two of the best avialable.. the only other in there class is "Grain Surgery" which I use as a Photoshop pug in.

[JZaun]

I have been useing "filter" "noise" "despeckle" in PSE2 and found that I needed Neat image less! I know this is not a do all but it helped me. I haven't read about anyone else using that.. Am I doing wrong?

JZaun

[fishingjts]

I shoot gymnastics where no flash is allowed... couple that with the fact that the gyms have terrible lighting... well... I end up using ISO 1600 most of the time. I tried out Neat Image and ended up buying the Pro version so I could batch process my pictures... I love this product! I consistently get very usable images from my ISO 1600 shots!

This is the gallery from our last meet. All images are ISO 1600!

http://www.tammyandjohn.com/PhotoAlbum/Sports/Gym_State_04/index.htm

[nosquare2003]

The trial version of Neat Image is free and usable (I assume that they haven't changed it). Just download it and try yourself. After a few trials, I was very happy to purchase their pro version.

[TechKnowBabble]

I shoot gymnastics where no flash is allowed... couple that with the fact that the gyms have terrible lighting... well... I end up using ISO 1600 most of the time. I tried out Neat Image and ended up buying the Pro version so I could batch process my pictures... I love this product! I consistently get very usable images from my ISO 1600 shots!

This is the gallery from our last meet. All images are ISO 1600!

http://www.tammyandjohn.com/PhotoAlbum/Sports/Gym_State_04/index.htm

Hmmmmm....great shots. I have gotten the trial version from the website. Perhaps I just need to play with it some more to figure it out. I was having a problem with getting it truly fine tuned and getting rid of noise from a proof of my cousin's senior photo.

Nikki

[mwinog2777]

1. Breezebrowser has a great noise reduction mode
2. PS, as mentioned above.

[billhercus]

Have just tried this new arrival Helicon Noise Removal which is initially, and on a small batch, giving impressive results. It is much easier to use than Neat Image for example.

Still no help file and will not handle .tiff files but is, I believe, one to watch!!


http://www.helicon.com.ua/pages/index.php?id=79&L=3

[nosquare2003]

Have just tried this new arrival Helicon Noise Removal which is initially, and on a small batch, giving impressive results. It is much easier to use than Neat Image for example.

Still no help file and will not handle .tiff files but is, I believe, one to watch!!


http://www.helicon.com.ua/pages/index.php?id=79&L=3

It seems that NI has more control vs. Helicon Noise Removal (trial version).

[Jesper]

Here is a comparison between 18 noise reduction tools: http://www.michaelalmond.com/Articles/noise.htm

Michael Almond's conclusion is that of these 18, Noise Ninja is the best one.

[BigRed450]

I have tried a few and have used Neat image the most, but the Helicon program is right up there and best of its FREE.

Check this out... ISO3200 handheld 10D, 100-400L f-5 @ 1/100 in very poor lighting ,indoor soccer arena.

http://users.air.on.ca/cbjaps/jtphotographic/images/0210web.jpg

[billhercus]

You're sure right about that BigRed!

Roll on the Pro version. I'm still 'playing' with this and continue to be impressed. Can't get to 3200 though - only a humble 300D owner :oops: