Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15350339#post15350339 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GlassReef
Great pic, Mark! I really like it - especially the mood you created. I notice you made capture at 1/80", yet the Joc is still relatively sharp - nice.

Thanks Tom, where did you find that out from? Thats with the 50mm at 450 ISO.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15349946#post15349946 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dejavu
Mark- I definitely think you so go with the nipper or at least one from that family. They all have great personalizes.

Thanks Brian. I keep going back and forth, but no matter what I decide, it won't be until the weather cools just a bit.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15350391#post15350391 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti ... where did you find that out from?
Every .JPG image has imbedded information (the EXIF) about the exposure, etc. Special utilities allow you to access the info.

BTW: if you're interested google OPANDA. It's the name of a free utility to view EXIF info. Once you install it (you want to download the free IEXIF version of the util), right clicking on a .JPG image adds a "VIEW EXIF" item to the context menu. It's very practical. I use it a lot to get a feel how others have managed to capture difficult subjects. I can vouch for the SW. It's widely used and comes from a well known company.

Here's the info from your image:

Make = NIKON CORPORATION
Model = NIKON D90
Orientation = top/left
Software = PictureProject 1.7 W
Date Time = 2009-07-05 08:28:49

[Camera]
Exposure Time = 1/80"
F Number = F1.8
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 450
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2009-07-04 19:15:35
Date Time Digitized = 2009-07-04 19:15:35
Shutter Speed Value = 1.8 TV
Aperture Value = 1.7 AV
Exposure Bias Value = -0.67EV
Max Aperture Value = F1.74
Metering Mode = Pattern
Light Source = unknown
Flash = Off
Focal Length = 50mm
Maker Note = 114 Byte
Flashpix Version = Version 1.0
Color Space = Uncalibrated
Exif Image Width = 1024
Exif Image Height = 680
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
File Source = DSC
Scene Type = A directly photographed image

[MakerNote (Nikon)]
Makernote Version = 0210
ThumbOffset = 108
00A2 = 680328
0E05 = 2
0E10 = 202

I should mention that some images, if they have been modified for web display will have had the EXIF stripped out.
 
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Thanks Tom, Thats great information to know. I am still learning in the world of photography. I have been looking at remote flashes to help speed up the camera as well :p
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15352896#post15352896 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Thanks Tom, Thats great information to know. I am still learning in the world of photography. I have been looking at remote flashes to help speed up the camera as well :p
Well, your D90 is the perfect camera for that. It was a great choice!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15353068#post15353068 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GlassReef
Well, your D90 is the perfect camera for that. It was a great choice!

There is so much to learn in photography and there is always something you can add on....sounds a lot like reefkeeping :p
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15354841#post15354841 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by OCEAN SIZE
Spectacular Mark - thanks big time and keep up the great work.

Thanks you Ocean Size
 
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and a somewhat new addition. This thing is a slow grower
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15356397#post15356397 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DanW
:thumbsup:

Is the first one the ECC?

I'm not really sure Dan. Its either that one or Brians Hybrid. I'd ask the person that I got it from but they are no longer on RC
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15356710#post15356710 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
I'm not really sure Dan. Its either that one or Brians Hybrid.
Which ever one it is - it's beautiful! :)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15356710#post15356710 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
..Its either that one or Brians Hybrid...
I thought that those two were the same coral with a different name?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15358300#post15358300 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DanW
I thought that those two were the same coral with a different name?

I have too, but I always error on the side of caution because its always been a pet peeve when a "lookalike" is all of a sudden the "real deal" ;)
 
Gotcha, in any case it's really nice in your tank. The eyes of my ECC are really tiny but then again the frag is the size of a fingernail and it's been a super slow grower. That purple/blue in your photo is sweet.
 
mpoletti, you have a beautiful reef. I can only imagine the amount of time and money you have put in. :) Question, where is your water return located? Did you use nozzles instead of PVC over hanging the back of the tank? It such a clean look.
 
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