Some times you have to do the creativity the old fashion way and make up for what you could not get in the intial shot.

I don't want camera manufacturers making these decisions for me. Having the ability to use noise reduction in camera when I want to use it makes more sense. If this can't be done then I don't want noise reduction in camera at all.

I ONLY shoot in RAW, where NR is part of the RAW-image software that you use (some RAW-image editors are MUCH BETTER at noise-reduction and image CLARITY than others). I however, do benefit from the camera's long-exposure NR as that's part of two images, one being a reference which cancels-out a lot-of long-exposure noise.

I believe that the only time that you should have a low noise reduction is when you want a great clean photograph as any photographer has their own preferance. If you decide to raise the noise it should apply to either texture or what you see fit for your image. I also believe that you should be able to control noise as a option. Thanks

Hi, My camera is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7, the in-camera noise reduction function cannot be turned off, just set to high, low or standard. I usually remove noise in Corel Paint Shop Pro 9 because there is more control on how much noise reduction to apply.

Use Noiseware Pro afterwards.

I use Bibble Pro and their built in Noise Ninja slider when processing my raw files...it's most effcetive and fast.

I keep it off in camera and handle it later with lightroom ,(if I even handle it at all), I like noise, its part of my art.

I believe dealing with the NR issue during photo capture will lessen the effort and time afterwards. It's all about workflow and time/effort expenditure. This frees you up to concentrate on other issues.I believe in taking advantage of technical resources.After all, technology only serves to enhance our lives, not to make them nore difficult.

Nik software dfine 2.0 is fantastic incamera noise reduction is not effective.

NR is the antithesis of sharpness of image so you have to decide which one you want most. Areas for NR/sharpness can be selected by say masking selectively within an image in the post shoot processing-this way you have total control. I think most cases this is what you would want. Also many plug-in noise reducers have better algothirims than the in- camera software.

I like to see the NR as I process the image in Photoshop.

I use Imagenomic and it does a great job!

One less thing to worry about later.

We use lightroom for noise-reduction.

The image should not be under-exposed. Lightroom's noise reduction in addition to using the sharpen mask near 100% is effective if the image is not underexposed. (Using Canon 40D.)

Presently, I am using the Noiseware Professional plugin in Photoshop. I often have to shoot at ISO 3200, and it works fine.

Depends on the shutter speed. Long exposure noise reduction in- camera is very useful because of the way the camera does it. On normal exposures though, using Noiseware with Photoshop is much better than trying to let the camera do it.

For maximum detail in the negative (RAW) image, you should keep all noise reduction (outside of the non-changeable tiny amount that is done in camera)off. Algorithms for noise reduction such as Noise Ninja that are run on the computer are far more flexible and accurate than that run in the camera.

I'm a Photoshop CS3 user, and its native app, plus 3rd party Ninja Noise, etc. all do better than in-camera apps.

I am still unsure what is the best since dealing with noise after taking the photo can be a pain but at the same time you have complete control which is not the case with the other option.

I packed away all my usual lens and bought new Canon IS lens. As you gently age anything can shake you.

I always handle noise reduction in Photoshop rather than as a camera function. This gives me a lot more flexibility and I believe better results when I do need it. I shoot RAW and handle most of my noise reduction in ACR by adjusting the Luminance Smoothing (and sometimes the Color Noise Reduction) slider when I convert my files. If that doesn't solve the problem I resort to my Noise Ninja plugin which takes care of the rest.

For most shots, I run with the low seting as I use ISO 100-400.

I depend on Noise Ninja as a PS3 plug-in.

I do it in photoshop where I can adjust it how I like. Also, sometimes I just like the look of noise, so I keep it.

If noise reduction did not affect photo quality and decrease sharpness, then in camera might be ok.

Nik D'Fine 2.0 works well if carful with it.

I use both high sensitivity and long exposure times often. The excellent NR in my D300 is a primary reason for choosing this camera over others. I usually shoot RAW, so I can always adjust NR after the fact in Nikon Capture NX2.

I don't worry about noise while shooting. I have Nikon digital SLRs and their excellent digital darkroom software, Capture NX, has an outstanding noise reduction tool. I use it on almost every photo I take, as I prefer a smooth look to my photographs. And, using NX's high pass sharpening tool, I don't lose any sharpness or detail.