first attempt w/ new camera
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Scissorhand
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Didn't know cropping would make the picture appear out of focus.
The depth of field issue: When using a macro lens your depth of field is very narrow so its best to shoot anything closeup with a higher aperture ie f16-22, shooting at F29 is not going to give you the best results from that lens. Using 400 iso is still ok, dont go any higher if you can help it. USe the Av setting to start, set it at f16, the camera will decide the shutter speed, use a tripod because your shutter speed will be low and it will blur. Also use the self timer to eliminate any movement that you might cause by pressing the shutter yourself. Once you are all setup, bring the lens as close to the glass as possible and switch to manual focus, using the ring at the front of the camera to fine focus on the minute details on a particular coral, depth of field from the f16 - 22 will take care of the foreground and background. You have one of the best Macro lenses Canon makes so take advantage of it.
One last thing this is only good if you want real closeup macro shots of a subject that isnt moving, like sessile inverts and corals. You would be better off using auto for the moment if you want to shoot fish or anything with a lot of movement.
One last thing this is only good if you want real closeup macro shots of a subject that isnt moving, like sessile inverts and corals. You would be better off using auto for the moment if you want to shoot fish or anything with a lot of movement.
roxy25
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11291303#post11291303 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fmellish
OK I just have to jump in here. Stick with the lower ISOs if you can. Always shoot on manual. Keep the glass of the lens parallel to the glass of the tank.
From http://fmellish.shackspace.com/aquarium various months
This is with my 50mm prime at 1.4. The bokeh of this lense is breathtaking IMO.
Frogspawn at sunset
Ricordea Macro
Grain added in photoshop for effect
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Josh
nice shots !
Yinger
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Thanks for the advice photobret... next time i take out the camera, i'll be sure to try out what you said.
I took some more pics last night... hopefully there's an improvement. Nothing like everyone else's photos tho. Learned a little more about the RAW mode. Very useful feature!
I took some more pics last night... hopefully there's an improvement. Nothing like everyone else's photos tho. Learned a little more about the RAW mode. Very useful feature!
roxy25
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11299570#post11299570 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Yinger
Thanks for the advice photobret... next time i take out the camera, i'll be sure to try out what you said.
I took some more pics last night... hopefully there's an improvement. Nothing like everyone else's photos tho. Learned a little more about the RAW mode. Very useful feature!
nice getting better !
Glad I could help, your shots are def improving. The RAW mode is not a feature I would really worry about for now. Its an advanced file capturing mode, used mainly if you are going to be doing a lot of post production work and dont want to lose quality from a JPEG which is a compressed file. JPEG is fine for almost everyone, I shoot for magazines and almost everything is in JPEG unless I need the quality of RAW. RAW files also take up huge amounts of space on your computer, its a great feature but one to keep in mind for later. Concentrate on composition and exposure first. Your shots have definitely improved though.
Scissorhand
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Congrats man, definitely a big improvement.
All Delight
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big improvement. Very informative thread. Lots of good info Roxy, confuses me if I read too fast but very good. I have the same camera Yinger for a year now, I don't even know how to use it.
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