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10/21/2004 07:18:53 PM · #1
So I went to test out my new camera and must say ALL of the pictures came out really grainy -- I guess it's the ISO setting? I took the pictures on auto because it's the first time I've used it just trying to get a feel for it.

I got sick of waiting for nice weather, so I headed indoors...

here's my edited version...

EDITED SKYLINE

And here's the original picture full size.

ORIGINAL SKYLINE

So I'm assuming if I went and re-took the photos and used it on manual mode and set the ISO at 100, that would take care of that problem? Any more tips and please tell me if I'm completely wrong -- can't try now as the place closed at 7.

Thanks.
10/21/2004 07:48:52 PM · #2
the exif from your original says that it was already shot at ISO100, and the shutter speed was 1/6. i assume you used a tripod? anyway, i have no idea why it would be grainy, sorry.

Message edited by author 2004-10-21 19:54:58.
10/21/2004 08:19:04 PM · #3
I found a review from Steve's digicam site
and he talks about problems with indoor shots, take a look at the page above, and he gives his conclusion about the camera. There might be nothing you can do about the indoor shots. Have a look at the last paragraph on the linked page
10/21/2004 09:11:15 PM · #4
It looks like you will need to invest in a copy of Neat Image. It works really well for me. Here is your original image filtered through NI, using their noise auto-profile:

Filtered Skyline
10/21/2004 10:17:08 PM · #5
WOW!!! that is 10 times better! thanks for the feedback all...more is welcome.
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