using point and shoot camera takes a little extra thought and preperation for good photographs.
here are a few things that will assist your shooting.
1) try shooting in the evening or with dark room. you only want the light from within the tank with no reflections on outside glass.
2) if you need more light, purchase a few painter lights from hardware store. while there pick up daylight balanced bulbs. (they are in the 5200 kelvin range)
the light is close to daylight temperature and will balance with daylight film.
these lights you place from the top or sides - remember to block any light from coming forward to your lens, that will result from lens flare and look like circles of confusion
3) best bet on film would be the 800 fugi, the kodak 800 works fine also but I DISLIKE KODAK- the Fugi has better color
if using digital- 800 asa if you can, higher then that would lessen the photo quality
4) make sure you turn your flash off - if you cannot turn it off, put black tape over. or else you get those beatiful white spots on your tank face
5) some p&s camera's have tripod socket, that helps to sturdy the cam
6) I normally turn water cycle off- this means filter and power heads. this will reduce the amount of air bubbles in tank and also assist in reducing the movement
7) pour a crown over ice, relax, watch and take a few snaps. remember to turn water cycles on after about ten minutes to freshen tank
hope these can help you out.''
here are a few snaps I've taken, have more but slow to post.
www.fotopete.com
happy shooting
Pierre
