SPS Macro Shots

[jroovers]

Better already try turning the pumps off & bump your iso to like 400 or 640 so that u can get a faster shutter speed too help minimize motion blur

I would agree, all great pics, a couple look out of focus to me though... are you using a tripod?

 

[frankyrivera]

If your not doing so already I would switch to manual focus too

 

[yeldarbj]

tdb320reef, your pictures are getting better with each posting. I had the same question: using tripod?

 

[tdb320reef]

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Yes I am working on the focus thing. I do have a tripod but what I do is brace my arm on the stand and rest my camera on my arm as the lense makes the camera very heavy. I also use the 2 second timer.

Ill break out the tripod and see if that will minimize the blur. Hopefully we can get more pics going on here!

Thanks.

 

[jroovers]

Yes I am working on the focus thing. I do have a tripod but what I do is brace my arm on the stand and rest my camera on my arm as the lense makes the camera very heavy. I also use the 2 second timer.

Ill break out the tripod and see if that will minimize the blur. Hopefully we can get more pics going on here!

Thanks.

Unless you have a lens with image stabilization, or a body that allows you to crank up the ISO and get a really fast shutter speed while maintaining IQ, trying to get a sharp macro shot of coral while shooting hand held is very difficult.

 

[MarquiseO]

Nice shots!

 

[frankyrivera]

Trust me use a tripod. At the magnification that macros zoom in at any little subtle movement will blur the shot not just up and down. Even if you sway back and forth the image falls out of the focal range especially if your shooting at 2.8 while your shutter may be faster due to the larger aperture the focus spot is very small. Even when shooting tripod mounted there's sometimes motion blur when I depress the shutter and the camera body moves down lol which is why I use a remote so that I don't touch the camera at all

 

[_Aaron_]

Some of mine.


Acropora subulata by --Aaron--, on Flickr


Stag by --Aaron--, on Flickr


Orange Digi by --Aaron--, on Flickr


Acropora by --Aaron--, on Flickr


Acro by --Aaron--, on Flickr


Lime Tort by --Aaron--, on Flickr

 

[frankyrivera]

Aaron that second shot of the green slimer is insane it looks 3d

 

[mc-cro]

nice pics guys. tdb, you pics got better really fast, great job.

you guys got me thinking I need to break out my camera and start taking some pics.

 

[_Aaron_]

Aaron that second shot of the green slimer is insane it looks 3d

Thanks Franky, it's a nice piece with lovely colour. Pics don't do it justice.

 

[frankyrivera]

Thanks Franky, it's a nice piece with lovely colour. Pics don't do it justice.

Never does lol. I show people pictures of my tank and then when they see it in person they say wow is this the same tank it looks bigger and brighter in person. Somehow as detailed as macros can be nothing beats the eye in real life

 

[westreef]

Aaron, very beautiful corals and very nice macro shots. What are your camera settings for the first and second shots?

 

[frankyrivera]

 

[frankyrivera]

 

[frankyrivera]

Oops I just realized I posted some non SPS photos on an SPS only photo thread sorry got caught up on photography and forgot the topic. SPS coming up

 

[frankyrivera]

 

[tdb320reef]

Wow incredible pictures. I got the Tri-Pod and remote out. Hopefully I can get some time to take some more pictures.

Frank what lens do you use? Mine does not seem to get that close.

Aaron those pictures are crazy good - inspiration for sure!!!!

 

[Kaman8]

I know this is an old thread , but i saw your wild strawberry shortcake and i have the same one and like to know what you placement is for this coral. Really want to see a fts too.

 

[frankyrivera]

Not sure if you meant mine but here's a new pic of my strawberry