New to photography - Reef Shots

[UKMarineGuy]

Hi,

I have a Canon 450D and a 18-135mm lens. Ive really only started out so learning all i can. Below is some shots i've taken of my 100l nano, none are pin-sharp, that's the bit im having issues with Any advise would be great









Cheers,

 

[Misled]

They aren't too bad. First turn all your pumps off and allow things to settle. Make sure the lens is perpendicular to the glass. I don't know what your settings were, but maybe a smaller aperture, (higher number), for a bit more DOF. Did you use a tripod?

 

[UKMarineGuy]

Hi,

Pumps were off at the time. No tripod, all by hand. Settings were ISO1600, f/5.6 1/320sec

 

[Misled]

Get down to about f9-10. Get a tripod. That lens really isn't a close-up lens. A true macro would also help.

 

[UKMarineGuy]

Hi,

Sure, im tempted on a sigma 105mm macro f2.8 lens but also wondering about changing the body too... Budget isnt great so using what i can...

Cheers,

 

[rickztahone]

I think you did a great job considering you were hand held! A tripod would definitely help here. Again, I think you got pretty close to nailing focus on many of these. Keep up the great work.

 

[Joke]

There actully very well taken, there is always room for improvement, but good job.

 

[Bogue Chitto]

I think they look great.

 

[cprice]

Spend the money on the lens, not the body. You can always keep the lens when you upgrade the camera down the line.

 

[isljsns]

But I think now it's kinda old one, why not upgrade about the camera and lens both?
Go for a newer one.

 

[nanodude87]

Beautiful tank!

 

[UKMarineGuy]

Thanks for the kind comments, yes id like to upgrade to full frame also when i can afford to do so.. Id have to sell some corals first!

Cheers,

 

[UKMarineGuy]

Few more shots... Not got a tripod yet but ordering one at the weekend.

Cheers,

 

[goldencoralfarm]

Nice pictures and of course the corals too.

 

[rickztahone]

Few more shots... Not got a tripod yet but ordering one at the weekend.

Cheers,

That last shot is stunning. I would actually do a canvas print of that but with a really long ratio, like 24x36 or something like that. Great job.

 

[UKMarineGuy]

thanks Just shot on a 450D and the stock 18-55mm lens. Really want a macro!

Cheers,

 

[westreef]

Get down to about f9-10. Get a tripod. That lens really isn't a close-up lens. A true macro would also help.

I wonder if I take a topdown shot with a coral viewer, it is hard to use a tripod to help. How do you do it to insure sharp pictures?