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suenalex · 06-25-2011, 10:49 PM

Hi all

I love my K-r, and use Photoshop Elements ver 8 for PP. With higher ISO shots there is (expectedly) noticeable grain. I use PSE's Noise filter to reduce the grainy effect and it mostly works quite OK.

However, I was wondering if there is a better noise reduction solution out there. What do you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance, Alex

JohnBee · 06-25-2011, 10:56 PM

The best noise reduction software I've ever used(and I've used many) is the combination of LR/ACR and Topaz Denoise. HOWEVER... lately, I've been favoring Raw Therapee over Adobe Camera Raw(ACR) which renders better overall demosaic output(better detail) and chroma noise reduction that is everybit as good as ACR or LR(LightRoom).

PS. the combination is Chroma NR for RAW developer and Luminance NR with Topaz Denoise.

Hope this helps.
JohnBee

Adam · 06-26-2011, 12:46 AM

I can recommend topaz denoise as well:
http://www.topazlabs.com/

Topaz makes a wide range of other enhancement plugins, so I'd recommend getting the bundle after testing it out as it's a much better deal!

hcc · 06-26-2011, 02:31 AM

I use and can recommend Noiseware. You can install freely the software, but the freeware version does not save the EXIF data and cannot do batch processing. After two weeks of tests, I bought it and I am glad I did.

I have use Noiseware with my K-7 shots. The K-7 is known to be more noisy than the K-x, K-r and K-5, and Noiseware does a great job.

imtheguy · 06-26-2011, 02:38 AM

I have used both Noiseware and DeNoise plugins for Elements 8-9 and ended up sticking with Noiseware. Plus it has a free version for your other, seldom used computers although it is not a plug-in. I am sure I could not tell the difference in the results from one over the other I just went with comfort and how well the presets worked with my typical shots. I suggest you use the Trials of both to make up your mind but will not go wrong with either one.

jlaubza · 06-26-2011, 02:48 AM

I've found DxO 6.5/6.6 Chroma reduction to be as good as LR 3 Not sure that I'd agree that Raw Therapee noise reduction is good. Demosaicing though is the best around but good luck finding a build of RT that will work. Tried Topaz, did not seem any better than others and Noiseware does not match LR or DxO in my experience.

Depending on how bad the noise is, the NR in Pentax supplied software (Silky pix 4) is not too bad but equally, not up to LR or DxO for major noise issues.

PFH · 06-26-2011, 04:26 AM

Topaz Denoise + 1

Philoslothical · 06-26-2011, 04:49 AM

What do y'all think of the Noise Ninja plugin? I've been experimenting with it, it seems nice, but I haven't tried the others mentioned in this thread yet.

loco · 06-26-2011, 05:06 AM

I've used Noise Ninja, Topaz DeNoise, and Lightroom 3 for noise reduction. Noise Ninja is OK, but both Topaz and LR are better IMO. Topaz and LR are so close that I let my Topaz free trial run out without paying. I use LR for all my PP anyway and it has excellent noise reduction ability. Topaz might be slightly better but I didn't feel it was worth paying extra for.

suenalex · 06-26-2011, 04:08 PM

Many thanks everyone - seems I will be doing a bit of trialling various bits of software!
Cheers, Alex

**jac** · 06-26-2011, 04:35 PM

NIK Define also works well. I'm sufficiently satisfied that I don't feel the need to try others.

06-25-2011, 10:49 PM	#1
suenalex Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 28	recommended noise reduction software Hi all I love my K-r, and use Photoshop Elements ver 8 for PP. With higher ISO shots there is (expectedly) noticeable grain. I use PSE's Noise filter to reduce the grainy effect and it mostly works quite OK. However, I was wondering if there is a better noise reduction solution out there. What do you guys recommend? Thanks in advance, Alex

06-26-2011, 12:46 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I can recommend topaz denoise as well: http://www.topazlabs.com/ Topaz makes a wide range of other enhancement plugins, so I'd recommend getting the bundle after testing it out as it's a much better deal! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-26-2011, 04:08 PM	#10
suenalex Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 28 Original Poster	Thanks all Many thanks everyone - seems I will be doing a bit of trialling various bits of software! Cheers, Alex

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06-25-2011, 10:56 PM	#2
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	The best noise reduction software I've ever used(and I've used many) is the combination of LR/ACR and Topaz Denoise. HOWEVER... lately, I've been favoring Raw Therapee over Adobe Camera Raw(ACR) which renders better overall demosaic output(better detail) and chroma noise reduction that is everybit as good as ACR or LR(LightRoom). PS. the combination is Chroma NR for RAW developer and Luminance NR with Topaz Denoise. Hope this helps. JohnBee

06-26-2011, 02:31 AM	#4
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,005	I use and can recommend Noiseware. You can install freely the software, but the freeware version does not save the EXIF data and cannot do batch processing. After two weeks of tests, I bought it and I am glad I did. I have use Noiseware with my K-7 shots. The K-7 is known to be more noisy than the K-x, K-r and K-5, and Noiseware does a great job.

06-26-2011, 02:38 AM	#5
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	I have used both Noiseware and DeNoise plugins for Elements 8-9 and ended up sticking with Noiseware. Plus it has a free version for your other, seldom used computers although it is not a plug-in. I am sure I could not tell the difference in the results from one over the other I just went with comfort and how well the presets worked with my typical shots. I suggest you use the Trials of both to make up your mind but will not go wrong with either one.

06-26-2011, 02:48 AM	#6
jlaubza Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: south africa, johannesburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 228	I've found DxO 6.5/6.6 Chroma reduction to be as good as LR 3 Not sure that I'd agree that Raw Therapee noise reduction is good. Demosaicing though is the best around but good luck finding a build of RT that will work. Tried Topaz, did not seem any better than others and Noiseware does not match LR or DxO in my experience. Depending on how bad the noise is, the NR in Pentax supplied software (Silky pix 4) is not too bad but equally, not up to LR or DxO for major noise issues.

06-26-2011, 04:26 AM	#7
PFH Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 483	Topaz Denoise + 1

06-26-2011, 04:49 AM	#8
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	What do y'all think of the Noise Ninja plugin? I've been experimenting with it, it seems nice, but I haven't tried the others mentioned in this thread yet.

06-26-2011, 05:06 AM	#9
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	I've used Noise Ninja, Topaz DeNoise, and Lightroom 3 for noise reduction. Noise Ninja is OK, but both Topaz and LR are better IMO. Topaz and LR are so close that I let my Topaz free trial run out without paying. I use LR for all my PP anyway and it has excellent noise reduction ability. Topaz might be slightly better but I didn't feel it was worth paying extra for.

06-26-2011, 04:35 PM	#11
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	NIK Define also works well. I'm sufficiently satisfied that I don't feel the need to try others.

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