quick setting improves high-iso jpegs

jimr-pdx · 05-16-2014, 12:38 PM

I was test-snapping around the house with the camera's auto-ISO set to reach iso6400. I have NR set low to retain detail, but the screen view clearly shows some color noise. I changed the custom image setting to Muted, bumped the hi-low key up a bit, and the results are much cleaner - less colorful indeed, but I'll take that compromise. For times when the images really count the raw option is definitely best, but Muted jpegs are a fast answer when fast is important.

I don't doubt others know of this, but it was new to me

DSims · 05-16-2014, 02:32 PM

This is a good idea - to tune it to your taste. I remember tuning my K-5's NR at each ISO shortly after I got the camera. I've long since forgotten about the settings, but I take advantage of it every time I shoot JPEGs (which is fairly often, actually).

05-16-2014, 12:38 PM	#1
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	quick setting improves high-iso jpegs I was test-snapping around the house with the camera's auto-ISO set to reach iso6400. I have NR set low to retain detail, but the screen view clearly shows some color noise. I changed the custom image setting to Muted, bumped the hi-low key up a bit, and the results are much cleaner - less colorful indeed, but I'll take that compromise. For times when the images really count the raw option is definitely best, but Muted jpegs are a fast answer when fast is important. I don't doubt others know of this, but it was new to me

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05-16-2014, 02:32 PM	#2
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	This is a good idea - to tune it to your taste. I remember tuning my K-5's NR at each ISO shortly after I got the camera. I've long since forgotten about the settings, but I take advantage of it every time I shoot JPEGs (which is fairly often, actually).