ajpat
ajpat
Hi,
Just wondering if noise levels can be fixed or reduced in a new firmware.
Thanks--Ajit
Just wondering if noise levels can be fixed or reduced in a new firmware.
Thanks--Ajit
Just wondering if noise levels can be fixed or reduced in a new firmware.
I would imagine they could change/strengthen the noise reduction for in-camera processing. If they do I hope they limit it to JPEG, and leave DNG as is. I'd rather have the option of applying noise reduction in post, if and when I want. And most of the time I don't want. Now that most cameras have enough megapixels to print a billboard, high-iso noise is becoming the new parameter that companies are using to get people to buy new models.
Everybody seems to think that the sensor of Nikon is more silent - it is not.
I'm not allergic to noise, but c'mon! Compare your RAW iso 2500 M8 shots to a RAW D700 shot at the same iso, then consider that the D700 has several more clicks on its iso dial....
Beyond the already well stated point regarding noise reduction from the software. It is my understanding that this is not an easy process. Leica has had to balance the constraints of a given body size, sensor size, lens distance and lens design. The optical light being bent by the lens is very difficult to deal with, and the sensor size has been limited accordingly. If they could make the higher ISO's appear with less noise and the same or higher detail. They would do it. Until sensor technology improves, I believe we have what we can expect to be the current best from the M8. It seems pointless to eliminate information prior to viewing, via firmware.
I am sure that if the Leica community was saying build me what ever range finder body you want, with new lenses. Leica could build something beyond the current M system. But, this would hardly seem to be something that I personally would want to buy. I still want to use film, and I have far to much into my lenses. I will accept the compromises. Hence, I just bought my first M8. Just my thoughts...