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rlablan http:///t/378595/who-are-you-member-photo-thread/1020#post_3518126
I would love a nikon but we have a few L lenses and they are $$$. If I get a Nikon, I would have to switch over and would have to buy all new stuff. That is just not probable. I am thinking we may get a new camera, probably the nicest of the canons. Maybe that will be christmas this year. This camera needs a new sensor... I just haven't taken it in. Also, it's a few models behind now. Im trying to decide about getting a new one or just tuning this one up. The price difference is substantial.
I get great results with the macro lens. I seem to shoot the best with the macro lens over anything else, especially when it comes to the tanks.
I shoot everything on automatic, with the highest shutter speed, even when shooting stationary things like inverts or corals. I also take 3 to 5 pictures every time I click the button. That way, I am guaranteed to get something. Everything moves so much, especially fish. There is no way I can get things in focus enough to get a good shot, and have it be of the fish I want. The macro lens also can be finicky to focus. You have to be at the exact right point to get your subject in focus. Lets not even talk about when I use the extension tubes.
It will test your patience.
I just really like to get those details in the corals and get good texture. And of course, the better the lens, the better the bokeh.
I hear yah. I chose Nikon right off the bat because I didn't want to have to buy different lenses when I wanted to upgrade... Definitely something to consider when purchasing a new camera! If the one you have is working for you, then you should probably replace the sensor. At least, that would be what I would do first.
That's cool. I can never get enough light into the sensor if I choose the highest shutter speed... which on my camera is 1/4000 of a second. I usually shoot my reef photos at about 1/125 or 1/200 shutter speed. The automatic function on the Nikon is great - but I've found that I can really tweak the colors by setting up the manual settings before a shoot. I found a website that has a lot of good information on aquarium photography that you may find interesting to read if you have the opportunity.
Thanks for the tips on the macro lens. I don't have the budget for a macro lens at this point, but might in the future. Right now I'm trying to learn how to use my 18-55mm kit lens and my 50-200mm zoom lens (Both Nikor) to the best of my ability. I've always heard that a prime lens though gives better quality and less distortion as well - eh, photography is another expensive hobby, isn't it??
Bokeh is nice sometimes as well... I've tried my hand at some outdoor insect and garden shots. I *really* wish I had a macro lens, because I really enjoy the tiny world around us.
