amazing pics have amazing camras behind them??

Blakeup295

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ok so i tried to take pics of my new frags and my RH to put up but even with a digital camera i cant get a good shot do all these pics of zoas and pallys that look sooooo amazing and crazy even some unreal they look that cool haha do you guys have like omega cameras to take pics of them? hahaha
 
ok so i tried to take pics of my new frags and my RH to put up but even with a digital camera i cant get a good shot do all these pics of zoas and pallys that look sooooo amazing and crazy even some unreal they look that cool haha do you guys have like omega cameras to take pics of them? hahaha

Yo B even if the pics are gimpy i still wanna see that frag bro.. its been awhile....lol... :beer:
 
Hit up the photography forum. Three things are key 1) prepping the tank for pictures 2) learning how to properly use your camera and take pictures and 3) processing the photos afterwords. Almost 100% of the photos we take need some sort of post processing due to the way cameras function and our lighting. It's the people that incorrectly modify their colors (either by accident or on purpose) that got the "omg u r iz photoshopzors hax !!11!1!!!!11!!!!" craze started even though processing is most of the time necessary.
 
Ok my wife is a photo major but editing is not necessary if you set your camera right. I use a 14K MH bulb so my spectrum (same as K rating ) needs to be adjusted on the camera before the shot this requires taking multiple shots and adjusting till what you see on the screen matches waht you see with your eye, some cameras show a RGB screen with colors if you use a
14K-20K bulb this means arrow over till you see the cursor on the more blue side. None of my photos are edited after shooting. Also I use an underwater camera to get some really good shots but some of my best are outside the tank. 3rd many people dont realize if you hold the shutter down half way it allows time for the camera to focus and adjust to lighting, dont just try to push all the way right away.
P.S I use a Canon D10 most of the time...I own a Canon 40D higer end but dont use it as much for tank shots
 
Good camera DSLR, real good MACRO lens, lots of practice and technique.. with some "photo shopping help " if needed.

Just an example and I am no where close to a pro, taken with Nikon D5000 Kit with 18-55mm VR and 55-200mm VR Lenses
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Ok my wife is a photo major but editing is not necessary if you set your camera right. I use a 14K MH bulb so my spectrum (same as K rating ) needs to be adjusted on the camera before the shot this requires taking multiple shots and adjusting till what you see on the screen matches waht you see with your eye

Only good as long as your spectrum never shifts, your screen is properly calibrated with a tool, you're shooting the same section of the tank or light is 100% evenly spread throughout the tank, etc. So I agree and not at the same time. Many find it a bit easier to fix the colors afterwords, however using white balance settings on the camera can get you somewhat close.
 
The easiest way to get the most accurate colors under high color temperature lighting (like 20,000K halides) is to shoot in RAW mode and adjust the white balance while post processing. I've fiddled with custom white balances and they are, by comparison, a pain and not as accurate. Here's a pic I shot recently:

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All I have for camera is a Canon sd-900. It takes decent pics, but the colors are usually a little off. I have tried messing with every setting on the camera. I think I'm going to bite the bullet and get photoshop.
 
650-IS350 the three photos you are presenting have all the same problem and it is glass distortion. In order to avoid glass distortion you have to take photos perpendcular to the glass. Any angle will give you distortion like the one in your photos. For macros is even more important.

If you don't have a straight glass it is almost impossible to take sharp photos. Bowfront tanks are very difficult for photos. Macros are almost impossible.
 
650-IS350 the three photos you are presenting have all the same problem and it is glass distortion. In order to avoid glass distortion you have to take photos perpendcular to the glass. Any angle will give you distortion like the one in your photos. For macros is even more important.

If you don't have a straight glass it is almost impossible to take sharp photos. Bowfront tanks are very difficult for photos. Macros are almost impossible.

i dont think he has a tripod either-at least thats what im getting, especially the first photo
 
i dont think he has a tripod either-at least thats what im getting, especially the first photo


Agree on the tripod. Also with pumps off you avoid coral movement and can use a slower speed.

This one is with a tripod and perpendicular to the glass. Speed 1/2 sec.

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Agree on the tripod. Also with pumps off you avoid coral movement and can use a slower speed.

This one is with a tripod and perpendicular to the glass. Speed 1/2 sec.

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Awsome pic of a beautiful zoanthid. What are those called and where can I get a couple. :beachbum:
 
I purchased these zoas in my LFS and I don't know the name. I live in Puerto Rico so I think is not going to be easy to get them for you.
 
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