how do u guys take clear pics of the tank?

pogiboy67 · 02/15/2006, 11:01 PM

hey everyone i see that a lot of people are good at taking pictures of their tank and inhabitants... whenever i try... i always get lousy blurry shots... not a camera man but i do have a casio 7.2 megapixel camera... anyone have tips as to how to take better pics?

piranhaking · 02/15/2006, 11:09 PM

first off turn the flash off and preferably all the lights in the room other than the tank lights. Take the picture from a slight angle to prevent reflections. your camera may have a setting called macro close up so check for that it helps. A tripod may help slightly if your really shaky. Good luck

Petie · 02/15/2006, 11:16 PM

The photography forum has many tips and tricks to share, you should check them out.

chasekwe · 02/15/2006, 11:17 PM

There is a forum especially for photography that may be worth checking out.

One Eyed Bunny · 02/15/2006, 11:35 PM

A tripod is how they keep'em so crisp. Also, I think some of the sharpest pictures are done on film, not digital.

DaveAngie79 · 02/15/2006, 11:49 PM

under water camera
i have even heard of people putting there digitals in plastic baggies and then ito the tank to tank the pics never tried either though

Dubbin1 · 02/16/2006, 12:09 AM

Knowledge of the camera and a tripod is the only way to get good clear pictures

143gadgets · 02/16/2006, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dubbin1
Knowledge of the camera and a tripod is the only way to get good clear pictures

I agree!

MiddletonMark · 02/16/2006, 06:46 AM

In my experience, a few things are key:

Turn off the flash on the camera.
Tripod.
Check to see if your camera has a macro mode, read it's details, use it.
Turn off lights in room, close curtains if light outside [prevents glare from glass]
IMO, generally `straight on' shots, esp if close-ups, have less problems than shooting at an angle through glass.
Read about white balance in your camera's specs.
Zoom out a little, then crop for the image size you want [IMO many camera don't focus great all the way zoomed in, plus the posted pic size is small enough that you'll want to crop or shrink either way].

Do check the Photography forum for a ton more ideas, suggestions ... and check their stickies.

RhodeIslandReef · 02/16/2006, 07:44 AM

I've also had to lessen the light on my digital to get better pictures. Some cameras just aren't good at taking close up shots. When I bought my camera, I tested it by taking a bunch of macro shots and seeing how clear they came out.

A little trick for really close up shots, Try shooting through a magnifying glass

Willie_6 · 02/16/2006, 08:16 AM

I have also heard that turning off all skimmers, pumps and powerheads. This way the water is not disturbing the water.

I also have heard taking shots from above the tank is best for coral shots.

That is my .02 and I am certainly not a pro at it.

02/15/2006, 11:01 PM	#1
pogiboy67 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pleasant hill/ san ramon Posts: 676	how do u guys take clear pics of the tank? hey everyone i see that a lot of people are good at taking pictures of their tank and inhabitants... whenever i try... i always get lousy blurry shots... not a camera man but i do have a casio 7.2 megapixel camera... anyone have tips as to how to take better pics?

02/15/2006, 11:16 PM	#3
Petie Home for the unusual! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 146	The photography forum has many tips and tricks to share, you should check them out. __________________ Cherish (Yes it is the name on my birth certificate and NO i'm not a stripper!) Abnormality is the Normality for this Locality. :) Boycott Shampoo! Demand real Poo! Current Tank Info: Gone since the second flood 8-07

02/16/2006, 06:46 AM	#9
MiddletonMark Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 14,441	In my experience, a few things are key: Turn off the flash on the camera. Tripod. Check to see if your camera has a macro mode, read it's details, use it. Turn off lights in room, close curtains if light outside [prevents glare from glass] IMO, generally `straight on' shots, esp if close-ups, have less problems than shooting at an angle through glass. Read about white balance in your camera's specs. Zoom out a little, then crop for the image size you want [IMO many camera don't focus great all the way zoomed in, plus the posted pic size is small enough that you'll want to crop or shrink either way]. Do check the Photography forum for a ton more ideas, suggestions ... and check their stickies. __________________ read a lot, think for yourself Current Tank Info: 58g stony reef [250w10k, 250w 20k MH, 2x vho act, Octopus150, 6060 + 6000] ; 60g mixed tub

02/16/2006, 08:16 AM	#11
Willie_6 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,439	I have also heard that turning off all skimmers, pumps and powerheads. This way the water is not disturbing the water. I also have heard taking shots from above the tank is best for coral shots. That is my .02 and I am certainly not a pro at it. __________________ 75 gal. reef tank in the making. Snails, Emerald Crabs, Scarlet Crabs,a cleaner shrimp. Midas Blenny, Scooter Blenny, ocellaris clown, Mandarin. Current Tank Info: 75 gal fish and rock, 432w 8 bulb T-5 lights, Deltec Skimmer MCE 600, 25 gal Fuge/Sump, Ro/Di from Buckeye Supply.

02/15/2006, 11:09 PM	#2
piranhaking Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321	first off turn the flash off and preferably all the lights in the room other than the tank lights. Take the picture from a slight angle to prevent reflections. your camera may have a setting called macro close up so check for that it helps. A tripod may help slightly if your really shaky. Good luck

02/15/2006, 11:17 PM	#4
chasekwe Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 631	There is a forum especially for photography that may be worth checking out.

02/15/2006, 11:35 PM	#5
One Eyed Bunny Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Poughquag, New York Posts: 143	A tripod is how they keep'em so crisp. Also, I think some of the sharpest pictures are done on film, not digital.

02/15/2006, 11:49 PM	#6
DaveAngie79 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 662	under water camera i have even heard of people putting there digitals in plastic baggies and then ito the tank to tank the pics never tried either though

02/16/2006, 12:09 AM	#7
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	Knowledge of the camera and a tripod is the only way to get good clear pictures

02/16/2006, 07:44 AM	#10
RhodeIslandReef Moved On Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 191	I've also had to lessen the light on my digital to get better pictures. Some cameras just aren't good at taking close up shots. When I bought my camera, I tested it by taking a bunch of macro shots and seeing how clear they came out. A little trick for really close up shots, Try shooting through a magnifying glass