In camera noise reduction question

[Badcast]

I use a D90 and have the in camera noise reduction set on high. Can I get a better image by using the in camera or doing it in PP "light room". I'm not getting bad images just wondering which does a better job.

Randy

[OsmosisStudios]

Doing it in your RAW editor will give you more options and control, but wont necessarily give you better results.

[sk66]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

Doing it in your RAW editor will give you more options and control, but wont necessarily give you better results.

+1
Sometimes you want LESS noise reduction (*worse* noise reduction) in the final image. Noise reduction can destroy image detail....Setting it in post allows you to determine how much is the right balance for the image.

[Badcast]

Originally Posted by sk66

+1
Sometimes you want LESS noise reduction (*worse* noise reduction) in the final image. Noise reduction can destroy image detail....Setting it in post allows you to determine how much is the right balance for the image.

thanks for the info, I think I'll turn it off and try it.

Randy

[ccting]

Originally Posted by Badcast

thanks for the info, I think I'll turn it off and try it.

Randy

There is a sample of turning NR on and off in kenrockwell's website. When it is turned on, you can't see the clock which is far from you, but when you turn it off with tripod, you can see the detail.

I strongly believe you should turn it off / on depending on what you are shooting. If you need no texture or detail, then I believe you should turn it on, otherwise off it. Just balance the trade off.. Or, simple do it in lightroom? Some purposely off it and set to higher ISO so the photos become a bit artistic.. and there is a article about using grain to improve photo shooting in this website.. but i have forgotten about the link ;D.