Camera Happy!!! (Dial up beware)

[azfishgal]

OK, I went a little crazy with my new camera (Nikon D40x). I still don't have the really "nice" shots that some of you have, but I'm learning.
"We Three Tangs!" I think this is a first in getting all three Tangs together (with them being in focus

)

Still more to come.......

 

[azfishgal]

Well, that's it......for today anyway.

 

[hotjeepinmomma]

wow what is the thing in the third picture from the top its pretty!

 

[big]

Nice

I just looked at the same camera today!!

 

[azfishgal]

Originally Posted by hotjeepinmomma
http:///forum/post/2463275
wow what is the thing in the third picture from the top its pretty!
I believe you are looking at my feather duster. He's been in my tank since the beginning. One year old this month!

 

[teresaq]

beautiful

 

[anonome]

Very nice azfishgal, you have the same three tangs as me. Good job on picking that camera. Have fun learning how to use it.

 

[kevin34]

Awsome pics.

Do you have any acros?

 

[maxalmon]

Very imprssive, I really like the 4th pic!......When your doing macro shots, use manual focus, the images will have more detail.
Funny thing is that i've become super sensitive to image details and had to have my eyes examined, I though my vision was perfect, but sure enough, my vision had changed. Ended up going back a month later and having another exam, now I'm 20/15...The doc said that photographers are a royal pain as it takes longer to do the exam because they are so picky...
Congrats on the new camera

 

[anubisxero]

Beautiful pictures!! Everything is so vibrant. I haven't been around in forever but i remember keeping up with your tanks progress from inception and i'm glad to see it's come along wonderfully.
Jason

 

[rebelprettyboy]

nice shots.. i need me one of those cameras

 

[azfishgal]

Originally Posted by Kevin34
http:///forum/post/2463335
Awsome pics.

Do you have any acros?
Yes, I'll see about getting a picture tomorrow. It's not growing as fast as my birdsnest, but I know acros can be tough so we'll see how he does over the next couple of months.
Originally Posted by maxalmon
Very imprssive, I really like the 4th pic!......When your doing macro shots, use manual focus, the images will have more detail.
Funny thing is that i've become super sensitive to image details and had to have my eyes examined, I though my vision was perfect, but sure enough, my vision had changed. Ended up going back a month later and having another exam, now I'm 20/15...The doc said that photographers are a royal pain as it takes longer to do the exam because they are so picky...
Congrats on the new camera

I'll remember that next time I go in to see my doctor. And thanks for the tips, I'll give it a try.

 

[maxalmon]

Just an observation, what ISO do you have the camera set at? The 4th pic looks a little grainy, (still my favorite) this is usually a sign of a high ISO. Try putting the ISO @ 200.....If your doing macros, I can't stress enough that a tripod is essential. I actually use a tripod for about 98% of everything I shoot, I also use the timer button as camera vibration reduction is critical for crisp, macro shots

 

[azfishgal]

Originally Posted by maxalmon
http:///forum/post/2463550
Just an observation, what ISO do you have the camera set at? The 4th pic looks a little grainy, (still my favorite) this is usually a sign of a high ISO. Try putting the ISO @ 200.....If your doing macros, I can't stress enough that a tripod is essential. I actually use a tripod for about 98% of everything I shoot, I also use the timer button as camera vibration reduction is critical for crisp, macro shots

You are right, my ISO was set on high, was thinking I needed that since their would be movement. But I'll try a lower setting next time. All these pics were taken with a tripod, I remember you saying that before, and they are clearer than my first attempts. I'll try the timer as well. Thanks again!

 

[azfishgal]

ok max, I took these using 200 ISO, tripod and the timer.

And Kevin, this one is for you. He's still pretty tiny.

 

[maxalmon]

....Wow...those are really nice....The zoa's came out really clear and crisp....Amazing what a tripod and using the timer will do for the image quality....
Here's a little experiment for you, it'll teach a lot about depth of field.
Put the camera in "A" mode
Manual Focus
iso 200
Use a Tripod and do not move the camera or change anything until your finished
Set the camera eye level with those zoa's and focus right in the very center and do not refocus until finished
1)bottom left side of camera is the button below the "?" press this once then,
2)Top right is the thumb dial, then use your thumb and dial it too the left, this will take you down to the lowest fstop setting, something F3.
Check your focus once again, then using the timer button, snap a picture
then repeat steps 1 & 2, on step 2 only turn the thumb dial one click, this will raise the fstop setting, take a photo, then repeat all this until you get to f29............Then take a good look at all the pics and you'll see how the fstop works with the depth of field. If you want the background blurry, use a lower fstop, if you want the background clear and in focus, increase the fstop....

 

[kevin34]

That last pic of your frogspawn is pretty sweet. I wasnt sure if the two Koralia 3's were enough flow for acros. I thought they would be at first but then I heard of people have 2 koralia 3's in small tanks like 55g and that was barely enough flow.

 

[azfishgal]

Max, thanks so much for the tips!!! I will certainly follow it to a "T" but it will have to wait until probably tomorrow. Need to feed the kids, give baths and clean up the kitchen (a mother's work is never done

).
Kevin, we'll see how it goes. My Acro is about 10" away from the power head and it's pointed directly at the acro so I think it's good. But time will tell. I only paid $10 for him so I figured I would wait to see how he does before I buy anymore.