Luckylouse
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Well, This is my virgin post as a photography thread. I just got a new camera set-up so I've gone a little picture happy. Let me know what you think.
Thans for looking.
Thans for looking.
Could resist posting this.
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Luckylouse
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Yup... Using a DSRL... I will take your advice. That was my next chapter in my camera instruction book! Setting Aperture priority. I'll try that tonight and post again!
Thanks! I was hoping for advice like that!!!!
jbird69
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Whats going to happen with a higher fstop is youll bring more range into focus. (depth of field) So that picture would have more detail in front of and behind the current focus point. As the fstop goes up the shutterspeed goes down. That is why the tripod is recommended. That can be combated to an extent by increasing your ISO to 800 or even 1600. But digital noise starts to effect the image at higher ISO's unles youre using a very advanced DSLR Like the nikon D3X. You can also increase your exposure compensation. All these things will help you capture more light at a higher fstop
IPT
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LOL - it is pretty psychodelic isn't it! Nice shot, especially if this is new to you. I second the thoughts on the F stop. You're off to a great start though.
Luckylouse
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Thanks! Here's a picture of my son... i actually framed this and gave it to my wife as a gift today. She was very happy. it's the first time I ever gifted a picture!
The blanket is special to all of us. Especially him... Getting a nice profile picture with it before he outgrows it as important.
Let me know what you think. This was done with a steady hand.
Luckylouse
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Thanks for the clarification. That helps.
Using a D7 and I've experience some pretty good shot with relatively low noise even at ISO 3600. The shot above of the Scoly was at ISO 2500, f/4 , 1/320 and with a tri-pod.
Luckylouse
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IPT... Coming from you that means a ton!! I've seen some of the pictures you've posted and drooled!
I just bought my DRSL a few weeks ago and I'm still learning to use it. I'm finally getting a hang of it. I've had a rebel D300 for years and although I really enjoyed snapping pictured I never really took it seriously until now. I was always taking the much dreaded over exposed shots in auto mode and the odd time I would get lucky and I had a nice shot. lol.
Luckylouse
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Thanks!
Luckylouse
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Thanks!
ReeferBill
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Great shots!!!
Great shots!!!
Great coral and what a handsome boy!!!!!!Enjoy,I love this hobby:wavehand:
Great shots!!!
Great coral and what a handsome boy!!!!!!Enjoy,I love this hobby:wavehand:
Luckylouse
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Well,
I had time to take a few shot with different setting. Unfortunately the Scoly closed up pretty quickly and I didn't get the same perspective. Also, when I was playing around I did get the subject in the center of the view finder lol. I had to crop it a little. No Noise reduction was used at all.
Anyways.. The first shot is at ISO 2500, f13, 1/200
Second is Iso 2500, f/32, 1/32
Thanks for the advice guys. Although I think the original shot is better IMO this was a nifty way of experimenting. Awesome!
I had time to take a few shot with different setting. Unfortunately the Scoly closed up pretty quickly and I didn't get the same perspective. Also, when I was playing around I did get the subject in the center of the view finder lol. I had to crop it a little. No Noise reduction was used at all.
Anyways.. The first shot is at ISO 2500, f13, 1/200
Second is Iso 2500, f/32, 1/32
Thanks for the advice guys. Although I think the original shot is better IMO this was a nifty way of experimenting. Awesome!
maroun.c
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Amazing shots.
The last two are a bit softer than the first one. Not sure if it's because of the reduced speed or maybe because ther were shot at a different angle?
If you shot the first one being perpendicular to the glass and the last ones being at an angle that could also explain it.
Can you please share what lighting and flow you have that scoly under and if you feed it or not as I'm having some dfficulties with one I have?
Thanks
The last two are a bit softer than the first one. Not sure if it's because of the reduced speed or maybe because ther were shot at a different angle?
If you shot the first one being perpendicular to the glass and the last ones being at an angle that could also explain it.
Can you please share what lighting and flow you have that scoly under and if you feed it or not as I'm having some dfficulties with one I have?
Thanks
DustinB
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I like the F13 shot, but turn your flow off and slow the shutter down along with dropping the ISO.
I don't know how the canon's react but in most cases my D90/tamron lens can do the same shot at around ISO 400, f/13, 1/60.
When doing reef shots I always try and turn the flow off and drop the ISO down to 200. Then adjust the f-stop where I want it and adjust the shutter speed to 1/60 or so, whatever works. The compensate with with ISO as needed, maybe dropping the shutter speed more. Of course this doesn't work with shots of fish or anything with movement.
Nice pic of your son BTW! Nice lighting. I always suck at lighting.
I don't know how the canon's react but in most cases my D90/tamron lens can do the same shot at around ISO 400, f/13, 1/60.
When doing reef shots I always try and turn the flow off and drop the ISO down to 200. Then adjust the f-stop where I want it and adjust the shutter speed to 1/60 or so, whatever works. The compensate with with ISO as needed, maybe dropping the shutter speed more. Of course this doesn't work with shots of fish or anything with movement.
Nice pic of your son BTW! Nice lighting. I always suck at lighting.
Luckylouse
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Thanks Dustin!
I shut off the Flow from the Mp40s but my return pump was still pretty wide open and it pumps a ton of water. The Scoly is well surrounded by other things so the flow didn't really affect the shot. It's pain to turn my main pump off due to the way I have the return pipes set. I'll turn it off from now on though. The slightest movement makes a difference at slow shutter speeds.
I'll try and reduce the ISO to see what happens.
Luckylouse
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Scoly is under T5 ATI PowerModule 8 bulb unit. The tank has extreme flow as the tank is transforming into an SPS dominant one. I don't feed often ( 1-2 times every other week) when do feed it I make sure it gets a good meal. IMO, Every LPS needs t be directly feed for it to reach it's potential.
