Quality pictures

[wannablkjc]

What are the secrets to taking quality digital pictures of my tank?

 

[wannablkjc]

can any 1 help?

 

[cap'n pete]

Well, I can only offer a little help. I have a 1 megapixel Olympus that I use. I don't know about higher end cameras but mine won't capture quick movement (ie my clownfish) without blurring. Here's what I can tell you however:
- Put camera on highest setting (fewest pictures)
- Put it on a tripod or something very sturdy
- Take the photo at approx. 4 feet
- Shut off the flash
- Take when room dimly lit (this keeps you from getting reflection of your blinds in the photo like my homepage!)
- Keep tank lights on
- Clean galss inside and out before photo
- Put in small amount of food just before photo (this should get the fish active and out)
HTH

 

[heavenly damsel]

A good quality camera is the key. I spent 10 hours one day looking at cameras. I went in with the same story at all the places I visited. "I need a camera that will take clear close up pictures without a flash" I found a couple really nice cameras for about $500....I ended up with an Olympus D-370 for $160 because it was within my budget and does a good job. It also was easy to use which makes me happy. I can't give you any better advice than to invest some time in looking at the cameras available out there and choose the one that does the job and fits your budget. You can see my pictures on my web site. I also have taken pictures of my family and am pleased with the photo quality when I print them. I make the replacement pictures for Grandma's wall every time they change girlfriends. Also did the prom pictures for my youngest this year...turned out great. I do use Kodak paper to print them. HTH

 

[scuba1]

Agree with above but also use several editing programs. Each one does something different. I use Picture it a lot. I am still practicing. good luck terry.

 

[bang guy]

I use the shotgun method...
No flash
Take pictures at night with all room lights off
Use a tripod
Clean the glass
Take 100 pictures of the subject (OK not 100 but a lot)
Pick the best shot

 

[ruaround]

I would have to agree with Bang Guy's take a ton of pix theory...unless you are extremely lucky the shot you want prolly wont be in the first 5 to 10...most great photographers take 3 to 5 rolls (that is over 100 shots) of film to get 1 to 5 pix. The other advice is good too, no light in the room of the tank, tank lights on, tripod, IMO i wouldnt use a flash, because of the possible reflction. HTH and Good Luck!!!

 

[mr . salty]

All the advise here is good.But let me add one that works well for me...Don't be afraid to move in close....I take alot of my pics with the lens of the camera actually touching the tank glass...This way you can get in close without using the zoom.You can also steady the camera by putting your fingers on the tank.....The fish will be a bit spooky at first,but if you take 100's of shots,you will get some good ones...Also,by moving in close,the reflection from the flash will not be in the shot...So try some with the flash this way...Good luck...

 

[broomer5]

For still shots of corals or tank - tripod with selftimer.
Zero movement of the camera when the picture is taken.
Agree with everything else above too.