New flash for camera = new pictures to share!

forrealb50 · 01/19/2010, 09:35 PM

Well it’s not a new flash but a “flash scoop”. Not sure if it’s a new thing but it’s pretty cool. It actually deflects the light back again the wall and ceiling so you don’t get the flash right on the subject. It helped me take some pictures that look a little closer to what the tank looks like under actinic lighting only in person.

Make sure to check on the 4th picture down. The polyp grabbed a piece of krill and has been holding on to it for hours.

Enjoy!

Octoshark · 01/19/2010, 09:41 PM

Nice, what kind of camera do you have?

forrealb50 · 01/19/2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Octoshark

Nice, what kind of camera do you have?

Nikon D40... I know, I know I need to upgrade. If I shrink the pictures down they don't look to bad. If I kept them the original size they don't look clear enough. Maybe I can convince the wife to get a D90.

Octoshark · 01/19/2010, 09:48 PM

I know what you mean, I would love a nice new camera as well.

spleify · 01/19/2010, 09:51 PM

Nice looking pics, it looks like you did pretty good with that camera.

Thanks for sharing

Still Wet · 01/20/2010, 12:30 AM

very nice pics old camera or not

nualln · 01/20/2010, 12:43 AM

Good stuff. I use a Demb reflector when I shoot weddings. http://www.dembflashproducts.com/flipit/

However, I don't really understand why you need to use flash to take photos of a reef tank. These tanks are usually bright enough to get good pics without flash or a tripod.

goochesfish · 01/20/2010, 01:38 AM

I like the action shot of the tang

TWallace · 01/20/2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nualln

However, I don't really understand why you need to use flash to take photos of a reef tank. These tanks are usually bright enough to get good pics without flash or a tripod.

You ever try to shoot a fast moving fish under actinic lighting? It's not easy. I use a 50mm 1.8 lens and ISO 800 under MH lighting and still have trouble getting good fish pics due to motion blur. Wrasses and tangs are particularly problematic, they never hold still.

hyperfocal · 01/20/2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TWallace

You ever try to shoot a fast moving fish under actinic lighting? It's not easy. I use a 50mm 1.8 lens and ISO 800 under MH lighting and still have trouble getting good fish pics due to motion blur. Wrasses and tangs are particularly problematic, they never hold still.

Absolutely, and it gets worse if you stop down your lens for better DOF. IME, a flash is mandatory for any serious aquarium photography.

01/19/2010, 09:35 PM	#1
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	New flash for camera = new pictures to share! Well it’s not a new flash but a “flash scoop”. Not sure if it’s a new thing but it’s pretty cool. It actually deflects the light back again the wall and ceiling so you don’t get the flash right on the subject. It helped me take some pictures that look a little closer to what the tank looks like under actinic lighting only in person. Make sure to check on the 4th picture down. The polyp grabbed a piece of krill and has been holding on to it for hours. Enjoy!

01/19/2010, 09:51 PM	#5
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Nice looking pics, it looks like you did pretty good with that camera. Thanks for sharing __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

01/20/2010, 12:30 AM	#6
Still Wet Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alma Center,WI Posts: 57	very nice pics old camera or not __________________ I have a love for salt water and legos. I wish i could mix them but I think a lego built tank might leak... Not sure though Current Tank Info: 90g rr mixed 75g rr fowlr 150g rr work in progress

01/20/2010, 01:38 AM	#8
goochesfish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,305	I like the action shot of the tang __________________ The Gooch, my Beagle, may she RIP 1995-2011 Current Tank Info: 150 gallon Starfire set up July 22,09, 30g QT

01/19/2010, 09:41 PM	#2
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	Nice, what kind of camera do you have?

01/19/2010, 09:48 PM	#4
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	I know what you mean, I would love a nice new camera as well.

01/20/2010, 12:43 AM	#7
nualln Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 132	Good stuff. I use a Demb reflector when I shoot weddings. http://www.dembflashproducts.com/flipit/ However, I don't really understand why you need to use flash to take photos of a reef tank. These tanks are usually bright enough to get good pics without flash or a tripod.