E53
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode)
Reference Section
Noise Reduction Filter
Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when
recording the picture.
• For noise at slow shutter speeds, set with Long exposure NR (E53).
The icon for the current setting other than
Normal
is displayed on the monitor (
A
8).
Long Exposure NR
At slow shutter speeds, pictures may be affected by “noise” in the form of
randomly-spaced, brightly-colored dots concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Reduce noise at slow shutter speeds. Enabling long exposure NR increases the
time needed to record pictures after they are shot.
When long exposure NR is performed, the
j
icon is displayed on the monitor (
A
8).
B Note on Long Exposure NR
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A
13
) M
Noise
reduction filter
Option Description
e
High
Perform noise reduction at a level higher than the standard
strength.
M
Normal (default
setting)
Perform noise reduction at the standard strength.
l Low
Perform noise reduction at a level lower than the standard
strength.
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A13) M
Long exposure NR
Option Description
a
Auto (default
setting)
Noise reduction is performed at slow shutter speeds that are
likely to result in pictures affected by noise.
m
On
Noise reduction is applied to pictures shot at shutter speeds of
1/4 second or slower. Switching this to On is recommended
when shooting at slow shutter speeds.