Camera settings

[froggy4112]

what setting should i have my digital camera set to when taking poics of my tank? all the ones i take now are either blurry or just plain suck. ive tried a lot of different times with different lighting and camera settings. i want to take some good close ups and some good whole tqank shots.

i have a 4x39 T5 2 anctinic and 2 10Ks

camera = sony DSC-S60 4.1 mp.

any advice?

thanks!

 

[SSalty]

What do you have your ISO set at?

 

[froggy4112]

i dont see ISO setting anywhere in the menu...

 

[SSalty]

When you take your picture, try pressing the trigger button down halfways and that should help focus on the object, after it looks focused press it down all the way.

 

[WI Reef Lover]

My camera has a macro setting on it and I usually use that so I can get close. I also turn the flash off. Should be plenty of light in the tank to get a nice shot.

 

[cd77]

Hold down the button half way to get your focus as SSalty mentioned.

To get a clear picture you may have to stand far away from your tank (6'+) then zoom in on it -- Use the optical zoom only, not the digital zoom. A tripod will help keep your shot steady, and a good telephoto lens is also a plus.

 

[Roy G. Biv]

I use a sony-p10 5mp and I need to take 10 pictures before I can get a decent one. I see crystal clear images here and also wonder that happens.

 

[Paulairduck]

Taking pics of your Aquarium is not easy

I just bought A Rebel with A macro lens and it is hard to get a great spot.

I have had good luck using a camera stand and macro mode, you got to hold the camera steady

 

[Bandsaw]

Just to throw my 2c in, I find forcing the ISO speed to 200 helps as well.

 

[Toddrtrex]

I am assuming that your camera is a point and shoot digital and not a DSLR. If that is the case you may try turning off the pumps and/or powerheads before taking a picture. If the camera doesn't have manual focus that should help. I know it helps me a great deal.

 

[ahullsb]

Good advice above. Turn pumps off to minimize movement. Bump your ISO setting higher if pics are coming out dark. A tripod really is the best way to go. Play with your shutter speed settings as well. If things are blurry, your shutter speed is too slow. If the picture is dark, your shutter speed is too fast and not allowing enough light into your picture. (And no flash)

 

[flipteg]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10919932#post10919932 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by froggy4112
i dont see ISO setting anywhere in the menu...

if you're gonna ask for help, atleast make the effort to learn your camera... the Sony DSC S60 has ISO settings for Auto, 80, 100, 200, and 400...

 

[rustybucket145]

The blurryness is b/c you're moving too much. Get a tripod and you will be amazed at the quality difference in the shots. It doesn't take much movement at all to totally blur a picture.

 

[arts007]

If you have your camera set to auto and you change the ISO setting the aperture and shutter speed will compensate. A lower ISO setting will yield a finer grain photo even on digital. Remember that the shutter speed is reciprocal to the focal length for hand held without getting camera shake. Example shutter speed 1/1000 (focal length 1000mm), speed 1/32 (focal length 32mm) or around that focal length depending on how steady your hand is. For macro shots a tripod is a must or at least something to steady your hand. Your camera has an ISO setting of, Auto, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400. You may need to play with the white balance settings to get the color right.

As said, a good thing to do is turn off the pumps and clean the inside and outside of the glass well. It may take a dozen or more shots to get something you like. I used to shoot wildlife and city photos on 35mm and 120mm film and on a 36 count roll I may only get 1-2 good shots.