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**Ric** · 03-18-2013, 09:29 PM

Can anyone suggest a good noise reduction software. I looked at Topaz and was wondering about some other options as well.

CB Knipp · 03-18-2013, 09:33 PM

I simply use Lightroom 4 for noise reduction (and about everything else). That being said, I do not shoot at very high ISO. I will hardly ever go above 1000. For me though, LR4 easily takes care of any noise issues that I have and it is integrated in a program that fits my needs in other areas as well. Hope that helps!

**Miguel** · 03-18-2013, 09:33 PM

What software would you be using it with?

M

hcc · 03-18-2013, 11:30 PM

As a stand alone, I use Noiseware and I am very happy with the results. Severla PF members use it and like it also.

However you may also use PDCU 4 (Pentax Digital Camera Utility.), The NR is not bad, although I found Noiseware to give more pleasant outcomes.

Hope that the comment may help.

twitch · 03-19-2013, 12:48 AM

I've got paid copies of Nik Dfine & Topaz DeNoise but these days I just use Lightroom 4 as it does a fantastic job all without having to round trip.

Adam · 03-19-2013, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Ric

Can anyone suggest a good noise reduction software. I looked at Topaz and was wondering about some other options as well.

Adobe camera raw works very well IMO, but Topaz is even better if all you have is a JPEG.

**Ric** · 03-19-2013, 12:06 PM

I am using Photoshop Elements 10 right now
I shoot RAW mainly and without a flash indoors can of course lead to higher ISO
I am hearing that there is also something in camera raw that helps with noise reduction which slider would that be?

**Kerrowdown** · 03-19-2013, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by Ric

noise reduction which slider would that be

The five ones marked under noise reduction.

They can be found in Adobe Camera Raw 7.3, I think from memory it was similar in earlier versions, three boxes along, first is Basic, second is Tone Curve and third is Detail (has two triangles on it).

**Ric** · 03-19-2013, 05:26 PM

Thanks for all the great insights.
I have some checking out to do but now with some direction.
Again thanks.

**Just1MoreDave** · 03-19-2013, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by Ric

I am using Photoshop Elements 10 right now
I shoot RAW mainly and without a flash indoors can of course lead to higher ISO
I am hearing that there is also something in camera raw that helps with noise reduction which slider would that be?

I think the noise reduction stuff is unavailable in Elements. There may be some noise tools in the editor but Elements doesn't allow you to access any of the other parts of Adobe Camera RAW except the Basic settings.

Lightroom + Elements is not a bad idea. Lightroom will import your Elements catalog with no trouble. You can still use Elements as an image editor. Lightroom 4 has the full version of ACR 7.

Clicker · 03-20-2013, 05:25 PM

have a look at "neatimage"

Neat Image - best noise reduction for digital cameras and scanners

**Ric** · 03-21-2013, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Clicker

have a look at "neatimage"

Neat Image - best noise reduction for digital cameras and scanners

looks good simple to use
thanks

baldrick · 03-22-2013, 05:39 AM

Another vote for Neat Image.

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Ric Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 143	noise reduction software Can anyone suggest a good noise reduction software. I looked at Topaz and was wondering about some other options as well.

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CB Knipp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sendai, Japan Posts: 169	I simply use Lightroom 4 for noise reduction (and about everything else). That being said, I do not shoot at very high ISO. I will hardly ever go above 1000. For me though, LR4 easily takes care of any noise issues that I have and it is integrated in a program that fits my needs in other areas as well. Hope that helps!

03-18-2013, 09:33 PM	#3
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	What software would you be using it with? M

03-18-2013, 11:30 PM	#4
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,005	As a stand alone, I use Noiseware and I am very happy with the results. Severla PF members use it and like it also. However you may also use PDCU 4 (Pentax Digital Camera Utility.), The NR is not bad, although I found Noiseware to give more pleasant outcomes. Hope that the comment may help.

03-19-2013, 12:48 AM	#5
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	I've got paid copies of Nik Dfine & Topaz DeNoise but these days I just use Lightroom 4 as it does a fantastic job all without having to round trip.

03-19-2013, 12:06 PM	#7
Ric Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 143 Original Poster	I am using Photoshop Elements 10 right now I shoot RAW mainly and without a flash indoors can of course lead to higher ISO I am hearing that there is also something in camera raw that helps with noise reduction which slider would that be?

03-19-2013, 01:08 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Ric noise reduction which slider would that be The five ones marked under noise reduction. They can be found in Adobe Camera Raw 7.3, I think from memory it was similar in earlier versions, three boxes along, first is Basic, second is Tone Curve and third is Detail (has two triangles on it).

03-19-2013, 05:26 PM	#9
Ric Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 143 Original Poster	Thanks for all the great insights. I have some checking out to do but now with some direction. Again thanks.

03-19-2013, 07:55 PM	#10
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by Ric I am using Photoshop Elements 10 right now I shoot RAW mainly and without a flash indoors can of course lead to higher ISO I am hearing that there is also something in camera raw that helps with noise reduction which slider would that be? I think the noise reduction stuff is unavailable in Elements. There may be some noise tools in the editor but Elements doesn't allow you to access any of the other parts of Adobe Camera RAW except the Basic settings. Lightroom + Elements is not a bad idea. Lightroom will import your Elements catalog with no trouble. You can still use Elements as an image editor. Lightroom 4 has the full version of ACR 7.

03-20-2013, 05:25 PM	#11
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	have a look at "neatimage" Neat Image - best noise reduction for digital cameras and scanners

03-21-2013, 11:35 AM	#12
Ric Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 143 Original Poster	Originally posted by Clicker have a look at "neatimage" Neat Image - best noise reduction for digital cameras and scanners looks good simple to use thanks

03-22-2013, 05:39 AM	#13
baldrick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bulli, NSW Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67	Another vote for Neat Image.