Nikon 8400 - Manual (Page 119)

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The Shooting Menu
Noise Reduction
At slow shutter speeds, “noise” in the form of ran-
domly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in
pictures, particularly in shadows. Noise reduction can
be used to reduce noise at shutter speeds slower than
¼ s.
NOISE REDUCTION
On
Off
Restrictions on Noise Reduction
Noise reduction can not be used in combination with BSS ( 91), exposure BSS ( 91),
exposure or white-balance bracketing ( 107), or at Continuous settings other than
Single ( 88).
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
Noise reduction will reduce the noise that occurs at higher sensitivities ( 51), but only
in pictures taken at shutter speeds slower than ¼ s.
Noise Reduction
When noise reduction is on, an NR icon appears in the shoot-
ing display.
F2.6 F2.6 F2.6
8M 8M 8M
126 126 126 1/60 60 1/60
NR NR NR
Option Description
On
Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about ¼ s or slower. Time
required to save pictures to memory card more than doubles.
Off Noise reduction off; camera functions normally.
Noise reduction