nikon123 wrote:
I need advice please. I have been 'into' photography forever. When it comes to PPP I used Picasa for many years and Photos (Apple product) for the past 5 years or so. I need to advance in post processing just as much as I have advanced in my photography shooting skills and my camera equipment. I am 'freaked' by a learning curve but am committed to move forward. I am contemplating acquiring either Capture One for Nikon or Luminar. I know that many of you use Lightroom but I think that this program may have too steep a learning curve for me. Your comments please would be so helpful.
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About six years ago I could have written the same inquiry as you have. I tried a number of PPP programs finding they all had a steep learning curve. So I decided to concentrate on the industry standard, Lightroom Classic (LRC). I have not been disappointed with that decision. I use the subscription option that includes PS and some other programs. I have somewhat mastered LRC but still struggle with photoshop, but use it for some things that LRC doesn't do so well. What ever you decide, I believe you must make the commitment to use LRC or any other program at least once a week or so to become proficient. Otherwise you tend to slowly lose your skills.
Excellent photo! Combined with second photo it tells an interesting story regarding attention.
Very impressive use of darkness. Well done. I would like to know about how this delicate artful photo was post processed.
Very impressive car as well as photography.
I have a Sony a7R4 with a SunwayFoto bracket. It is a partial bracket and works but is not exactly what I wanted. I have ordered a SmallRig L Bracket for Sony a1, a7S III, a7R IV, and a9 II, B&H #SM3207 • MFR #3207. This is not yet available, but coming soon. It is a full bracket much like the bracket I us on my Sony a72, which I liked a lot. The bracket protects your camera as well as providing the Peak Design attachments that I use to carry my camera.
The Sony a7iii is a great camera. You need to use the full frame capability. Trade in your old lenses for a Sony lens. I recommend the Sony FE 24-105 f4. It is a fine lens designed to work with the Sony alpha systems and will likely satisfy most of your photo needs. You might consider adapting the 150 - 600 lens you have, but it will be slower than the Sony equivilent if you are using it for wildlife/bird photography. Yes, Sony lenses are somewhat more expensive, but they are well matched for the system and work well. You might consider replacing your four current lenses and buy two Sony lenses as a replacements. It makes it much easier traveling.
Very nice photo. What power setting did you use on your flash?
I totally agree with Thomas902. The differences are subtle, but make a huge difference.
If you are a Zoom user for video conferencing, there is a Zoom feature to allow a green screen or any photo you desire in the background. I use it all the time and rotate photos to make things interesting.
I do a lot of traveling in Europe and use Sony equipment. I recommend the full frame camera with the 24 - 105 lens. Frankly, it fits 96% of my needs when touring Europe. As others have pointed our you are normally in very close quarters. If you need to shoot wider, use pano. It works well in a pinch, but don't over do it. There is very little opportunity for long range telephoto lenses. Travel as unencumbered as possible and enjoy.
very impressive. You are a true artist.
Based on your criteria, I recommend to install an app on your smart phone, assuming you use a smart phone. It's inexpensive (free or a nominal cost) works very well and has lots of options. The app I use is MylightMeter in the app store. I use it on my iPhon and assume it is available on other phones. At least that will get you started inexpensively.