Image Noise

[Renoir Abrea]

hi' these images of OBS were captured using d5000 + SigEnigma, +TC1.4x with the following setting: ISO3200, 1/500s, f/7.1, tripod.

The images however are characterized with relatively high noise level after processing using Photoshop. Has anyone have the technique to reduce the noise?

[Bobby Kintanar]

Try using Noise Ninja or other de-noiser plug-in on a duplicate layer and then erase out the birds. This way, the BG or surrounding areas will contain much less noise. You can then merge the layers and apply a lesser amount of noise reduction on the photo with the birds included. Sometimes it works, sometimes not really good, but try it anyway.

[Renoir Abrea]

hi Bobby K' thanks

[alainpascua]

Try using Adobe Camera Raw 6.1 or Adobe Lightroom 3 - their noise reduction features rock!