Hi All
(Ground rules first:
1. For all practical purposes this can be considered as my first post.
2. The K7 is my first DSLR - I know many will consider that ambitious (or even stupid)
3. I understand the fact that I have a lot to learn. I have a few books I'm busy working through, but thought I will also benefit from learning from other users.
4. I LOVE this camera - I havent used a SLR for many years and were instantly reminded of how satisfying it is to shoot with a decent camera that was clearly made for enthusiasts! I therefore acknowledge that most of my current problems is most probably down to me!)
Right, now on to ISO and noise.
This subject is fairly new to me as I have never before used a DSLR.
I restricted all my shooting with P&S to the lowest ISO.
However, the advantages of a higher ISO is very desirable and I started experimenting.
The following photo was taken at ISO800. (EXIF hopefully intact)
ISO 800 Sample - Flickr Page ISO 800 Sample - Original Size
(This JPEG is straight from the camera)
I find the level of noise in the blue (sky) parts quite high.
Can anyone spot any obvious mistake I made here?
Is this level of noise to be expected?
I tried using Noise Ninja to reduse noise, but I lose so much IQ that I'm either using the program incorrectly, or the noise is just too much.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Regards CX
P.S.
I have not played too much with in-camera NR.
I have not shot using RAW yet.
I did not play around with Sharpness settings at all.
Last edited by CX15; 10-25-2009 at 05:11 AM.