Effective noise reduction with Multi-Sampling

[Mustavio Fantastico]

When using Multi-Sampling in SilverFast for scanning color negatives,
how many samples should I use to get an effective reduction of noise?

Is 2 enough? Or is it better to use 4?

What about 8 or 16 samples, is that too much and unnecessary?

Or does the answer depend on the amount of noise in the scan and the type of film?

[LSI_Moeller]

Dear Mustavio,

it depends on how strong the noise is and and how much time you want to invest. You have to find a middle ground.

Best regards
Artur Möller