Thank you, I'll check it out...

Hello...
My current objective for now is editing real estate photographs which I am just getting into.
I am editing photos in Lightroom 6 which I bought outright.
If my out of camera photos are good there can generally be only a few adjustments needed My biggest friend seems to be the adjustment brush which works out fine most of the time, but I am still working on cloning and healing.

I watch two real pros on You Tube and everything they do starts in Lightroom and then goes right into Photoshop, generally into layers. Then I stop watching because for now I do not have Photoshop.

Just trying to make this a general question. If my out of camera shots are good most of the time is Lightroom fine?
And, does photoshop bring a whole higher level of editing esp. in problem areas?

I rely on HDR when I have to. Does photoshop do that better?
And lastly, I 'm not big on monthly subscription bills. Buying it outright would be ok?
Thank you...

Casey Neistat of You Tube fame, millions of viewers, and made big money on You Tube, owned every camera and gadget known to mankind.
He rated his Galaxy S8 and maybe a S9 as his best smart phone for pictures. Of course the IPhone is very close behind.

We just bought the S8 cuz it looked like a nice phone. We not aware at the time of it's photographic potential...

That was funny, thanks for the laugh. My original post was more in jest than serious.
I was just amazed by what one push of a button can do on a "phone"....

Thanks...my post was a little bit in jest. I am really doing ok. I was just amused by my wife with no photographic experience, who just presses a button and takes great photos....
But I will try/take your advice....

It's all good. I even started with a couple point and shoot cameras that took great photos.

I do not have identical photo's for a fair side by side comparison. From viewing what I have both cameras take good photo's esp. in good even light.
I have not even begun to explore all the settings on either camera, so I cannot provide expert analysis.
From what I know, I would go with the DSLR...I can change lenses, better flash, use speed lights, adjust better for low light.
That's just my opinion, but like I said...They are all just tools to put in your tool box....

In the end, as one poster put it,."To each his own."
These devices are all just more tools to put in your tool box. It depends on the end result you are looking for.
If I come upon a great shot, I may go to manual, slow down and bracket my shots. Of course there is always PP.
The majority of the time for me it's just have fun, record the moment and history. With minimal effort I can generally get a pretty good shot....

First off, I will admit I haven't really studied the capabilities of my Nikon D3300. My wife and I spent 6 beautiful days on Cape Cod just running and gunning to capture the moment.
As I was chasing auto focus points, aperture, and light, my wife would hip check me out of the way and step to the plate with her Galaxy S8...
"Watch this, let the girls do it?...! Bang,...she pushes the button...perfect focus, depth of field, light, whoa...Lightroom, you say...Want to see my in camera HDR?
Then she rubs it in further by showing off her high speed computer and makes a phone call home to mom...ouch...I've had enough.
Ok, I know the purist will tell me to get my game on...I get it.
As I was priding myself on the nice pier photo (uncropped)...I realized my wife took that photo...err...
What's my point?...Well, I guess the technology out there is pretty amazing.....

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Yes , thank you. That's one reason I posted the question. Outdoor lighting or the photos will never be consistent. I never thought of that...thanks

Thank you everyone for your input here...

I made a light box which has mylar top and sides. I have 2/3 daylight bulb units, and 2 flash units.
For me, it will just be a matter of setting things up, shoot away, and make adjustments till I get it right.
As a newbie, I have no set formula. It's just trial and error till I get the shot I want...

I would not take the light box outside. Just set up the jewelry on a table, say on some felt, and use a tripod of course.
Wouldn't the outside light be perfectly balanced and bypass trying to get everything right indoors?

Hello,
I am intermediate level. I have to photograph jewelry bracelets for a website. I have a light box and all the lighting I would ever need. It will be trial and error doing it indoors trying to balance the light, reflections, shadows, etc.
My question: Wouldn't it be easier to just photograph outside on a bright day in the shade?
I would appreciate any input or advice...thanks.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1127483-REG/nissin_nd700a_n_di700a_flash_for_nikon.html

I have 2 of these, only need one. Unit was only used once, maybe 12 shots on it.
Does not come with Air 1....

$200....I'll pay shipping within the USA.....