126This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noisereduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at highISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of theimage (shadow areas) is further reduced. Change the setting to suit thenoise level.1 Select [High ISO speed NR].Under the [z3] tab, select [High ISOspeed NR], then press <0>.2 Set the setting.Select the desired setting, then press<0>.X The setting screen closes and themenu will reappear.[M: Multi Shot Noise Reduction]Noise reduction with higher image quality than when [High] isapplied. For a single photo, four shots are taken continuously andaligned and merged automatically into a single JPEG image.3 Take the picture.The image will be recorded with noisereduction applied.3 Noise Reduction SettingsNHigh ISO Speed Noise ReductionWith [High] or [Multi Shot Noise Reduction], the maximum burst forcontinuous shooting will greatly decrease.If you play back a 1+73 or 1 image with the camera or print an imagedirectly, the effect of the high ISO speed noise reduction may look minimal.Check the noise reduction effect or print noise-reduced images with DigitalPhoto Professional (provided software, p.364).