Mike's 300 Double-D

[prop-frags]

What camera and settings u shoot corals and fish with?

The pics and video posted in the last update were taken with my new Nikon D810 using the Nikkor 105mm F/2.8 FX macro lens. Camera settings depend on what I am capturing, whether it's a still shot or action, how much depth of field I want and the amount of light available. I typically like to keep the ISO at 400 or less to reduce graininess.

The camera settings used for the A. humilis frag were:
Speed: 1/50, f/9.0, ISO: 400

The settings used for the Regal Angel and Choati Wrasse were:
Speed: 1/100, f/3.2, ISO: 100

The settings used for the Tinkeri Butterfly were:
Speed: 1/160, f/5.6, ISO: 400

-Terry

 

[SPotter]

absolutely amazing!!!!

 

[aquaph8]

Alright Terry, can you put some finger prints or something on your lenses, I'm not worthy! :debi:

 

[ptreef]

The pics and video posted in the last update were taken with my new Nikon D810 using the Nikkor 105mm F/2.8 FX macro lens. Camera settings depend on what I am capturing, whether it's a still shot or action, how much depth of field I want and the amount of light available. I typically like to keep the ISO at 400 or less to reduce graininess.

The camera settings used for the A. humilis frag were:
Speed: 1/50, f/9.0, ISO: 400

The settings used for the Regal Angel and Choati Wrasse were:
Speed: 1/100, f/3.2, ISO: 100

The settings used for the Tinkeri Butterfly were:
Speed: 1/160, f/5.6, ISO: 400

-Terry

Thanks,

I'm surprised you are able to get such good shots of the fish with a slow shutter speed. I was expecting 1/250 or above.

Are you shooting Aperture priority?

I have a d7100 and looking for a macro lens soon!

 

[michael_in_nc]

Beautiful tank... great pictures... very well done!

Your back glass is so clean! What's your secret?

 

[prop-frags]

absolutely amazing!!!!

Thank You Steve!

Alright Terry, can you put some finger prints or something on your lenses, I'm not worthy! :debi:

bahahaah! Don't sell yourself short. Your pictures keep getting better and better!

Thanks,

I'm surprised you are able to get such good shots of the fish with a slow shutter speed. I was expecting 1/250 or above.

Are you shooting Aperture priority?

I have a d7100 and looking for a macro lens soon!

I shoot in manual mode

As far as macro lenses go, the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 FX lens is excellent and with added VR, quite versatile. The drawback is it's weight. I'll take the weight for the quality of the lens.

In the DX lens line, the Nikkor 85mm f3.5 micro is a great lens for the price. It too has added VR making it a bit more versatile than say the Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 FX micro lens AND is light weight to boot.

Also in the DX lens line, is the 40mm F/2.8 micro. This is a small, feather light, and reasonably priced lens and I am a BIG Fan! I used it for top down macro shots of corals as well as for fish pics. It was a bit limited for me because of the 36" front to back depth of our 300g DD tank. Other than that, it is a GREAT little lens.

I also have a Tamron 90mm lens. Like the 105mm Nikkor, it is a Full Frame lens. It is a great lens for the price, but does not compare with the 105mm lens when it comes to glass and speed, but at about half the price of the 105mm lens, it is a decent option. It too has anti-vibration, creates a beautiful bokeh and is much lighter in weight than the 105mm.

Beautiful tank... great pictures... very well done!

Your back glass is so clean! What's your secret?

Thank you so much Michael! There is no secret to the clean back glass - Lots of elbow grease and a good scraper.

Terry

 

[aquaph8]

Thank you so much Michael! There is no secret to the clean back glass - Lots of elbow grease and a good scraper.

What she meant was she makes Mike do it, haha

 

[glaukos]

Awesome vid mike!
Your fish gang has really beautifull members
Liked the music too!

How long do you leave the algea in there?

 

[michael_in_nc]

I was afraid that would be the answer... work. bummer. my glass will stay as is

 

[prop-frags]

What she meant was she makes Mike do it, haha

Yup! :lmao:

Awesome vid mike!
Your fish gang has really beautiful members
Liked the music too!

How long do you leave the algea in there?

Thank you! We usually leave the clip in for a couple of hours.

I was afraid that would be the answer... work. bummer. my glass will stay as is

I hear ya. For me, it ranks right up there with "cleaning Tunze's" - two most dreaded chores, but I have to admit the tank looks better when it's done.

 

[prop-frags]

Check out the molt we found in the sand bed two days ago:



Ugghh! :hmm4::headwalls::facepalm:

Now to get him out of there...

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Wow. That's crazy cool but not cool to be in the tank.

On a brighter note, your tank looks beautiful, which I'm sure you hear over and over and over and well you get the point.

 

[ptreef]

What is he? Bad guy??
BTW.....U sold this molt short of the high quality macro shot of your other specimens. Hahahaaa

 

[Oldude]

Check out the molt we found in the sand bed two days ago:



Ugghh! :hmm4::headwalls::facepalm:

Now to get him out of there...

I have (at least) one just like it and they are hard to get out - I thought I had it last night but ended up with just a claw in the hemostats. I believe it has been chowing on some of my LPS so I need it out sooner than later so I feel your pain!

 

[prop-frags]

Wow. That's crazy cool but not cool to be in the tank.

On a brighter note, your tank looks beautiful, which I'm sure you hear over and over and over and well you get the point.

Thanks Wayne! Are you liking the new Kessil fixtures? Your tank is looking good!

What is he? Bad guy??
BTW.....U sold this molt short of the high quality macro shot of your other specimens. Hahahaaa

Yes, bad guy. Trying to get him out. Any suggestions for trapping an over-large sps-scraping crab?

I have (at least) one just like it and they are hard to get out - I thought I had it last night but ended up with just a claw in the hemostats. I believe it has been chowing on some of my LPS so I need it out sooner than later so I feel your pain!

Yes, we are partners in pain. This crab is definitely on our must capture list.

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Sorry for the neglect of our thread here, real life has been getting in the way of our social media life. Here are a couple of recent shots taken with the new camera.

Happy reefing! :wavehand:

 

[prop-frags]

These should have been included in the last picture update...

C. jordani - young male


A rare moment capturing one of the male C. earlei's displaying:


Almost as rare, capturing both males in the same frame:

 

[cFloor]

beautiful wrasses and photography!

 

[SPotter]

amazing!!!! i just got a pair of jordani and love them!

 

[prop-frags]

beautiful wrasses and photography!

Thank you so much!

amazing!!!! i just got a pair of jordani and love them!

Thanks Steve and congrats on your jordani pair - they are gorgeous fish!

That pic is actually of our C. johnsoni... must've had a senior moment when I posted it, LOL! :lmao:

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Love your wrasses. A very beautiful collection to go with your beautiful tank.