Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >>>> >>>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >