pictures of rish.

[Michael Brumit]

I am just wondering what was the best lense to use on taking pictures of fish and inverts every time i try they turn out either bland looking or fuzzy.

 

[leezer]

The specific lens will obviously depend on the camera you own. However, the lower the f-number the better it is mainly due to being able to decrease your shutter speed (say 1/200 vs. 1/30). I know even as slow as my xenia pulse, it is difficult to get a clear picture of them without a very fast shutter speed (it is odd that in the case of shutter speed, increasing your shutter speed equates to a slow speed, while decreasing your shutter speed equates to a faster speed).

Is that what you were looking for?

 

[Michael Brumit]

I will try it with the shutter speed turned up. I am new to taking pictures as this is my first camera but it has adjustable shutter speed from 1/4000 to 4 seconds. Its a fuji finepix S700. I will give it a try tonight. Thanks

 

[NeveSSL]

Usually to get really good pictures of rish , you need a dSLR and a good macro lens. Not always, some people have great results with point and shoot, but usually.

Brandon

 

[Michael Brumit]

I was thinking about ordering a macro lense but didnt know if it would help.

 

[Michael Brumit]

Camera has built in macro i just didnt have it turned on lol.

 

[leezer]

Make sure to turn the flash off, use macro, turn on all your tank lights, and set the shutter speed to the fastest possible (1/4000 may be too fast depending on the light available) to freeze the motion in the tank and get a clear picture. Also, a small tripod is very helpful when zooming in as close as it sounds like you want to zoom. The more you zoom the more apparent any hand movement becomes, even with a relatively fast shutter speed.

 

[Michael Brumit]

I will try it tonight. Thanks

 

[cee]

Having a rast lens helps also

 

[NeveSSL]

Also, make sure as many lights as possible are turned off in the room your tank is in to minimize reflections. Also, turn off all of your water flow to reduce movement in the tank.

And I agree, a tripod is essential.

Brandon

 

[NeveSSL]

That's just mean, Dave. :lol:

Brandon

 

[leezer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14794210#post14794210 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cee
Having a rast lens helps also

LOL! I totally forgot about the thread subject until I searched google for a 'rast lens' and it suggested that I am a bit on the slow side and should consider looking for a 'fast lens' instead. Kudos.

 

[cee]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14794215#post14794215 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NeveSSL
That's just mean, Dave. :lol:

Brandon

All in good fun I assure you I'm sure if you read my threads you'd find many instances where my fingers weren't keeping up with my head.

Dave

 

[james3370]

i have never figured out if my camera even has a macro mode & if so, how to put it in said mode

:mad2:

**edit** ***....it's in the menu of all these "best shot" modes & it's called "food" :rolleye1:

why not just call it macro :mad2:

 

[sandalscout]

food? haha, weird!

 

[Michael Brumit]

It worked just fine once i got the shutter speed tuned right. Thanks for the help. Oh and the RISH look great.