Nikon 25338 User Manual - Page 162

156 Noise Reduction pull-down Menu. Select Faster for faster processing or Better Quality for a more precise noise reduction effect. Chapter 22 Adjust Menu EDGE NOISE REDUCTION When you check the Edge Noise Reduction checkbox, Capture NX will reduce noise artifacts around the edges of objects within the image, resulting in more distinct outlines. The Noise Reduction feature enables you to reduce the effects of digital noise that sometimes appears in images taken with digital cameras. Please note: It is recommended that you zoom your image to 100% while determining the amount of noise reduction to apply to your image. INTENSITY Start moving the Intensity slider to the right to increase the amount noise reduction being applied to your image. Be careful to not apply too much noise reduction, as high levels of noise reduction may cause loss of detail. SHARPNESS The Sharpness slider helps counter the loss of detail that can occur at high noise reduction levels. Move this slider to the right to increase the amount of sharpening that is applied to your image. Once you are satisfied with the results of the Noise Reduction feature, click the OK button. If you want to cancel the Noise Reduction feature, simply click the Cancel button. Auto Red-Eye The Auto Red-Eye feature within the Adjust Menu differs from the Red-Eye Control Point feature located within the Toolbar. Please see page 171 for more information on this feature. The Auto Red-Eye feature automatically locates and removes red-eye from the current image. The Auto Red-Eye effect is applied immediately when the Auto Red-Eye dialog is displayed. Click OK to accept the Auto Red-Eye effect, or click cancel to prevent the Auto Red-Eye effect from changing your image. METHODS Choose between the Faster or Better Quality methods in the Method