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Post by plecoman on Dec 8, 2009 21:26:15 GMT -6
I am looking for any advice I can get on taking some good quality pictures! I'm using a canon A540 digital camera. I very seldom get any good pictures with it. I have it set for the highest quality, but any movement from me or the fish and it's a blured image. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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Post by jon carman on Dec 8, 2009 21:30:33 GMT -6
turn all lights off except for the tank. Use a tripod if you have one. make sure you have a slight angle, and you might want to take a step back. Mine blur if I am too close.
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Post by plecoman on Dec 8, 2009 21:32:46 GMT -6
Thanks Jon! I do have a tripod and I will try it, and I am also real close to the tank when I take the pictures. I'll take your advice gladly and see if I can do better! I've got a feeling I need a better camera also.
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Post by angel on Dec 8, 2009 21:33:50 GMT -6
If you can set your shutter speed high that's another one. I sent some pointers via pm in response to your pm. But if you're able to set that, or if it has a sport setting, those have a quick shutter speed usually, then your lens is open only a very short time. Less chance the fish is gonna move. As for your movement, if no tripod prop your elbows on something to keep you from moving. Remember to focus on your subject, without other obstacles in the way, and remember too the flash will only work for as far as it's rated for. If for instance your flash will go 50 ft. but your tank is 60 ft away, the flash isn't gonna reach it. Shine a light on the subject, or move closer. That's something most average photo snappers don't know, but it makes all the difference.
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Post by angel on Dec 8, 2009 21:34:35 GMT -6
Ok so I typed so long I missed the comment about you having a tripod. Even better. Use that.
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Post by plecoman on Dec 8, 2009 21:38:41 GMT -6
Thanks Tina! I have my manual beside me now and looking up how to change the shutter speed. Thanks for the adivce!
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Post by angel on Dec 8, 2009 21:39:13 GMT -6
No problemo
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Post by dennis on Dec 8, 2009 21:43:44 GMT -6
drew check your message
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Post by plecoman on Dec 17, 2009 21:09:35 GMT -6
I want to thank everyone for the advice you gave me on taking better pictures! I am already seeing good results! Check out the pictures of my Blue Rams in the SA section. The quality is much better!
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Post by jeremyh81 on Jan 9, 2010 10:48:05 GMT -6
My dad has a Nikon D40 that I'm envious of. Getting anxious for my W2's to come in so I can snag one off of eBay. Then I'll be in the market for a good macro lens - I've heard Nikkor (Nikon's lens brand) makes a nice 65mm "micro" lens.
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Post by rogerhopper on Feb 14, 2010 4:53:07 GMT -6
Sigma, has a good lens may be a little cheaper.
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Post by jon carman on Feb 14, 2010 12:09:26 GMT -6
My macro lens is sigma and it does fine. It doesn't have the vibration reduction ability of the Nikon, but I use a tripod and take a ton of shots.
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