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Claudi
03-07-2009, 02:51 AM
Hi my friends,

my camera is a Kodak EasyShare C713 and I have some troubles with the modes.... If I use another mode than standard one most photos are pixalated like here
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9536/tobi.jpg
closer look:
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3012/tobi2a.jpg

two questions....
1. Is there any chance to save these photos and make them a little better?
2. What do I do wrong with the modes???
sprauncey1
03-07-2009, 06:14 AM
It just looks like it is underexposing them for some reason.

You can use a noise reduction program to make them better. The Daily Digi had a post about them (http://thedailydigi.com/category/computer-tips-and-tricks/)

Have you played with the modes outside where there is more light? Mine get all grainy like that when I don't use a flash or I have my shutter speed way too fast. Are you trying to use an action mode on your camera? Kids are hard!

Hope something helps!
nun69
03-07-2009, 07:54 AM
also, do you have your camera on the highest resolution possible for taking pictures?
Claudi
03-07-2009, 08:26 AM
hi girls,

wooohooo thanks sooo much for the tip with the noise reduction programm! I will try it and let you know if this helps....

I have set the iso-mode to automatic and maybe will try to use another mode.... when I use action mode the photos are like this too if you look closer.... I think I need to try more with the camara...

I have the highest resolution on, that my camara has :-)

but thanks for the tip with the noise reduction! I hope I can use this photos with this option, because there are some really important ones for me with the grain...

Thanks for your help girls!!!
SeattleSheri
03-07-2009, 08:30 AM
Claudi, I agree with the other posters, it looks like part of it has to do with the lighting in the area where the photo was taken. You tend to get a lot of digital camera noise in photo taken in low light (sometimes the camera will compensate by increasing the ISO). If you don't want to invest in a pricey noise reduction software, you can try the noise reduction feature within your program. I know PS has has a noise reduction feature, as does PSP (not sure about PSE). Sometimes converting the photo to black and white will help too. Lighting is definitely my nemesis!