NEED NOISE REDUCTION SOFTWARE BAD!

[RbrtPtikLeoSeny]

Hey everyone, doing some indoor soccer photography tonight as an interview for a possible job and I'll probably have to shoot ISO 3200. Last night I shot 1600, f/4, -2/3 EC and still only got 1/60th to 1/100th shutter speeds.:evil: Results were terrible!

So, I figure ISO 3200 should bump that up a bit.... Hopefully..... gonna require some really good noise reduction software though..... any recommendations?! Please?!:lol:

[blue_max]

Good grief! What lens are you having to use?

Graham

[anttor]

neat image is good

[snibbetsj]

Noiseware is really good. I use the pro version but they have a "community" version which is free. Try this link, at the bottom, they have the community version.

http://www.imagenomic.com/

[BrandonSi]

Good grief! What lens are you having to use?

Graham

I'd really like to hear that as well.

[blue_max]

You really need to say that light levels are too low. That is a fact.

In that context, suggest a 'faster' lens, such as a 135mm or 200 prime. That might make all the difference. Working without the correct tools for the job, makes you look like you don't know any different. I don't think flash would be an option in sports, but suggest it.

Show you know there is a problem and don't try to gloss over it. If you show the problem and suggest the alternatives, it will demonstate an understanding of the problem. Maybe they have had other poeple try and fail for that very reason.

Noise reduction should be a last resort. I trust you have a current camera? If not consider whether you should invest if it is worth it for the project.

Graham

[CyberDyneSystems]

Neat Image,
Noise Ninja,
Grain Surgery....

[jaypie77]

NEAT IMAGE IS AWESOME.

[RbrtPtikLeoSeny]

I'm sorry blue max, I should have specified what lens I'm using ect. For the most part I shot with my 70-200mm f/4, but I also used my 17-40L for a few up close action shots. I know they're not the right lenses for indoor use, that's the problem I'm having. f/2.8 or f/2.0 would be very, very nice, but can't afford it currently. I expressed this to the guy who conducted the interview and he said to just do my best with what I have. Results from todays interview were decent. I'm working on them right now. I shot ISO 3200 with -2/3 EC and got some duable shutter speeds.

Anyway, I will be their like, on-call photographer to shoot things like brochures, home games, team shots, little things like that. I have another meeting comming up with him to discuss the matter some more. :-)

I'm still amazed I'm even being considered for this. o_o It's fun though! :-)

Thanks for all the recommendations for noise reduction software. I'll go check it all out right now.

Oh, anyone with some tips for shooting sports in low light, feel free to speak up please. :-)

[Alan Dye]

I've been using Noiseware. So far, so good. ;)

[JSolie]

Another vote for Noiseware by Imagenomic. I've been using the pro version for some time. They have an older verison that works with PSP8/9, if that's your editor. Noiseware was able to make usable some very noisy ISO 400 pictures taken with my old Minolta (FYI, ISO400 on a Dimage 7Hi is far far far noiser than any ISO 3200 pic I've seen taken with my 20D).

From what I've read on this forum and others, the other programs mentioned will fit the bill as well.

-- John

[CyberPet]

Noise Ninja and Neat Image will most likely have profiles for your camera and different ISO settings. It's a breeze to run those.