Recommend your fav. noise reduction software...

[Reyna]

I have the 30 day trial of Topaz Denoise but I'm not sure if there are any just as good for less money?? Just want to make sure b/4 I purchase.

 

[Robin Usagani]

if you buy topaz, it makes more sense to buy the bundle. Dont just buy one thing. I use LR3 to denoise.

 

[ghache]

I am using ninja noise for cs5

 

[Reyna]

The only issue I have with Topaz is that it takes FOREVER to apply!

 

[rainking]

LR3 does a really good job. Especially if you balance it with detail and luminance. And if you have several hundred photos under the same noise level, you can batch sync.

 

[KmH]

I use several de-noise applications including Topaz and ACR 6 (= Lightroom 3), but the one I use the most for client work is Imagenomic's Noiseware Professional - Imagenomic - Imagination at Shutter Speed

 

[swedberg311]

I use LR3

 

[clanthar]

Neat Image.

Neat Image - best noise reduction for digital cameras and scanners
Noise Reduction Tool Comparison

 

[Overread]

I use Neat Image myself however one thing I've picked up about noise reuction software is that many of the options - Noise Ninja; Topaz Denoize; Neat Image and others - are all pretty even on performance (provided that the operator knows how to use the software of course).

What is different is that some noise programs will work slightly better on some shots - however for most people the time and cost of investing in multiple noise reduction software options makes in inpractical to use all the options. So my advice is make your choice and then spend a good amount of time learning to use the program really well.