Pentax K-30 - Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)

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Shooting Functions
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When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or
unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations.
• when shooting with a high sensitivity setting
• when shooting with long exposures
• when the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high
You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction.
Reduces noise at high ISO sensitivity settings.
1 Select [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu, and press
the four-way controller (5).
The [High-ISO NR] screen appears.
2 Press the four-way controller (5),
and use the four-way controller
(23) to select a setting.
Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)
Pictures cannot be taken while Noise Reduction is being processed. In
particular, if you use [Slow Shutter Speed NR], it may take more time to
process.
High-ISO NR
Auto
Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated levels
throughout ISO range. (default setting)
Low/Medium/High
Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level
throughout ISO range.
Custom
Applies Noise Reduction at user-defined levels for
each ISO setting.
Off Does not apply Noise Reduction at any ISO setting.
Cancel
Cancel
MENU
High-ISO NR
High-ISO NR
Auto
Auto
Off
Off
Low
Low
High
High
Custom
Custom
Medium
Medium
OK
OK
OK
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