An image taken in low light with a high ISO setting and deliberately underexposed with intent of rectifying it in Lightoom/PS would result in an image that I would certainly not want to present to a prospective customer.

High ISO equals higher noise. Increasing the exposure in Lightoom/PS equals more noise introduced. Noise piled on top of noise will not result in an image that many would be proud of.

Steve

I of course bow to your experience - I am only a beginner after all, but what I was trying to say was that if I was in a dark conditions with fast moving objects, I would aim to get focus right by upping my shutter speed rather than aiming for absolute perfect exposure. You can have a go at rectifying exposure PP in lightroom but you can never get back lost focus.

hi guys - i really appreciate the replys....

i know i sound really thick and im planning to read the book again - but just havent had the time (long story) BUT shooting in RAW what setting/why and how?


Im going on friday to practise agility and taken on board everything you alll have said - should i be using my 18-55 or 70-300?? Suppose i should try both - i can get as close as i want i think

Beek asked too to do pictures for someones baby and anothe rpersons family - i obviously will not be charging as im practising.... but im fully insured (yay )"!

The insurance was a no brainer really being £5 a month as i dont fancy being slammed witha hefty lawsuit if someone tripped over my equipment...

I found a lense for £109... which is a 1.8 nikon lensee i think it was 55mm which ive shot a horse show in and its possible to do agility with that - but it wasnt autofocus i dont think?

but im not 100% about that lense....

I will find the link and show you guys as i dont fancy making any expensive mistakes!!!

In about a month though (student loan) i can buy a £400 lense and IFi need it

See outside - i can shoot agility pics no problem - i have done and if my timing was spot on they would be fab pics

again - thank you guys i really really appreciate help *goes off to rep*

I actually feel you don't need a new lens. The 18-55 zoom is fast enough & versatile enough to suit your needs. If you'd like to add something that can stop a bullet while yielding great doggie shots buy an SB600 Nikon Speedlite. A good flash can make action shots a snap.

cant use a flash though ....

thats th eothe rproblem!!

i willl take the pics on friday and show you them all (except ones with people in) and you can just se how bad the lighting is in there

my eyes are rubbish anyhow but i still stuggle to see down the other side its that bad!!! :/

You might talk with Patch, one of our members. She photographs the same events and uses a D40. Ask which lenses she prefers & why. :0