Help with potential lighting issues?

[Squidy]

Bill,

Thanks. I've tried the grad filter but to be honest I'm not sure how to use it properly. Do you still use it after using a real grad filter etc?

I bought myself a Cokin kit yesterday so I'm hoping that will work out well.

It's just hard though, everytime I try to buy something I get told what I have is currently junk and not capable of what I want to do and to upgrade. I can never tell if it's true or not.

[bob williams]

Bill,

Thanks. I've tried the grad filter but to be honest I'm not sure how to use it properly. Do you still use it after using a real grad filter etc?

I bought myself a Cokin kit yesterday so I'm hoping that will work out well.

It's just hard though, everytime I try to buy something I get told what I have is currently junk and not capable of what I want to do and to upgrade. I can never tell if it's true or not.

YouTube is a great place to learn little things about software and equipment. In this file is a very short tutorial on the Graduated Filter in Lightroom that might help you get started using this filter/adjustment. There are also many others out there as well.

Good luck,

Bob

[conropl]

...It's just hard though, everytime I try to buy something I get told what I have is currently junk and not capable of what I want to do and to upgrade. I can never tell if it's true or not.

Squidy:
You need to get some different friends that are not so negitive about your equipment. Others will suggest you need to buy the best as long as they are not paying. If you can afford it, then great go for it.

However, there is a lot you can do with less than top of the line equipment.

Do not take this wrong though, the advise you have been getting here has been good... there is always a lot to learn here.