Photobox (sort of) looking-down photography

[davidk]

I was reading about Melev's photobox and tried a simpler approach, with what I believe is more flexibility. I bought an acrylic box from the container store for $12.99

http://www.containerstore.com/brows...14220348&itemIndex=4&CATID=74526&PRODID=74332

I then mounted my camera on a tripod overlooking the tank , with the lens above the water surface. I then positioned the acrylic box to break the surface and held the box in place while I took pics. I was able to manually focus the lens with this approach. Very simple - nothing to build. I also used my speedlights off camera to light the tank.

I really like this top down angle for shooting. Here's one:

 

[chrismunn]

got anymore pics? thats a good idea

 

[davidk]

I was mostly shooting pics of anemones that day. Here's another with a close-up of it's mouth,

 

[ludnix]

That's a great idea. I'm glad they have them in a few sizes too, I might have to get a 4"x6" for my Rebel XT.

 

[davidk]

Actually I did get the 4x6, not the 3x5.

 

[twon8]

i bought a camerabox from aquariumspecialty, top downs=great pics

 

[mtrull1515]

very nice ill have to give this a try