so how bad is the noise on the fz30

I recommend a program called noiseware. I'm sure you can google it and find
the link. They have a free version and a pro version. IT is very fast and
easy to use.
Ed

"Robert Klemme" wrote in message
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swingman wrote:
OTOH, if you _do_ use NeatImage, NoiseNinja, or somesuch, there are
at least some poeple who claim that even ISO400 pics are quite
useful.

It seems to me that noise is only a problem if a person doesn't want
to process the images on the computer. Noise can easily be removed
with software, much of which is free for personal use. I have the
FZ20 and the occasional noise has never been a problem.

Btw, which noise reduction software do you use / recommend?

Kind regards

robert

"Robert Klemme" wrote in message
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Btw, which noise reduction software do you use / recommend?

Paint Shop Pro 9 (or 10).

David

Btw, which noise reduction software do you use / recommend?


I like NeatImage (currently up to version 5.25 at www.neatimage.com ).
There's a free version of it available which is fully functional. It can be
carefully configured to remove the appropriate amount of noise so images
don't look overprocessed. It has the option to sharpen images as well.