offroadodge Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 stock lense on a D3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Come to the March meeting! Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Looks like a good start J. Can't see the EXIF data to provide more feedback. Here is some basic stuff, maybe you already know it: Tripod Turn all flow off in the tank shoot straight through the glass, no angle whatsoever a macro lens will help learn basic post processing techniques And go to the March meeting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Also, Make sure the glass is clean inside and out Turn off all the lights in the room to reduce reflection DO NOT wear a white shirt. If photographing corals use slow shutter speed and an f/stop of 16-22 (use aperature priority) along with a tripod and trigger release if no trigger release use your on camera timer (they don't move ) If shooting fish do the opposite, shoot at a fast shutter speed take the focal length of your lens say its a 200mm zoom set your shutter speed at a minimum of 200 (use shutter speed priority) and what ever your fstop is for the shutter speed. I also shoot in Sports Mode if is a fish that is contantly moving (my sports mode tracks whatever I lock the focus on). For in camera white balance it is suggested you use the shade setting as it compensaties for the bluer light (I do all my white balancing in Photoshop) Finally the best advice I can give you is shoot lots of pics and take notes, if you don't like a picture before deleting if chech your notes. This is the best way to improve not just your tank photography but will also make you a better photographer. Here are some links to free post production software: Gimp Picasa Dave- Now you don't have to come to the March meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 i had a sneaky suspicion that that topic would be coming up soon, i need a teacher on a few things. And i thnk my MACRO lense is to big (kinda), sometimes i can get what im looking for and sometime the magic just isnt there. Thanks for all the help in the past and the help in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Jeremy, Invite me over and I'll show you all my tricks. Actually I'd be willing to go over a few things with you at your house. Just let me know. Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don duncan Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 any advice on a camera would be great. I have been thinking of buying one, but dont know what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 @jeremy; what is your macro lens? @don; if you dont know what you want, get a point and shoot to start. start at walmart, best buy just to get your hands on some and then precision on n.lamar when you purchase. the brand of camera doesn't really matter, although canon and nikon have the biggest market share. as such, they have the most support but it becomes a ford vs chevy thing in the end. using an slr can be intimidating. if all you want is to take macro pics of your tank, an slr and lens will become an expensive point and shoot if you dont have some understanding of photography basics. photogrpahy is even more expensive than reefing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 105mmF2.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 That is just about the perfect size for tank work, as well as being an excellent all around lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 J; Here is an article that may help: http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/articles/macro_flora_photography.htm And like Dave said, practice, practice, practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I love that lens, need to borrow it again. Here is another good article: Aquarium Photography Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 thanks, i realy like my top down box, the only issue is light reflecting into it. have to make like a curtain around camera to fix that issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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