Olympus C-60 Zoom C-60 Zoom Reference Manual - Page 89

NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. Noise reduction can only be used when the shutter speed is set slower than 1/2 sec. Adjusting the image quality and exposure Noise reduction: OFF Noise Reduction: ON The purpose of these pictures is to illustrate the effects of noise reduction.They are not 5 actual pictures. Available modes 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T NOISE REDUCTION T ON, and press . ~ "How to use the menus" (P. 28) ● Press again to exit the menu. • When the mode is set, NOISE REDUCTION is fixed to ON. • When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON, the camera implements Note noise-reducing processes after each shot. For this reason, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. During this time, you cannot continue shooting. • When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON, sequential shooting ( , , BKT) is not possible. • This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects. • As the shutter speed is relatively slow, the use of a tripod is recommended. 88