

In some situations cameras from a brand like Fujifilm may not be compatible with specific software programs. Nikon 1 V3 + 1 Nikkor CX 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 300 mm, efov 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/400, ISO-1600, cropped to 3829 pixels on the widthĪlso, for whatever reason, the files from our existing camera may ‘like’ the software program we are currently using. Some have discovered that it would create a lot more work for them, and may not be worth the effort.

Many have been wondering about how they could integrate a new program like Topaz Denoise AI into their existing work flow. I’ve had a number of readers contact me with questions via email. My investment in a new video card was about 4.5 times more than the actual software cost me. I discovered that I needed to upgrade my computer system’s video card if I wanted Denoise AI to run efficiently. Nikon 1 V3 + 1 Nikkor CX 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 216 mm, efov 583 mm, f/5.6, 1/30, ISO-3200įor example, before I bought a copy of Topaz Denoise AI I did some research. Some of these include our existing work flow, our skill level in post, and additional investments we may need to make with our computer systems in order to run different software programs. By focusing only on noise reduction we may inadvertently overlook some other important issues. The first factor to keep in mind that noise reduction is only aspect of the work we do in post processing. Before rushing off and making this type of decision there are some things to consider. Many folks are wondering if they should upgrade their software, or move to different programs.

The arrival of new technology always garners a lot of attention in the photography market. There certainly has been a lot of buzz lately with new software like Topaz Denoise AI and DxO PhotoLab 4 with its DeepPRIME function, coming to market. This article shares some thoughts on noise reduction considerations that many of us face when deciding on our approach in post processing.
