Taking Pictures and Back Lighting

[InsaneClownFish]

With modern DSLRs do you folks pay much attention to your backlighting, or the general room light levels, when taking pictures? My tank room is a decent size but the ceiling fixture hasn't worked for quite some time. Since the tank lights the room, I never bothered replacing it.

I'm wondering if the lack of ambient light in the room hurts my picture taking and videos?

 

[Reefers Digest]

I usually turn all non-tank lighting off when I'm taking pictures or video. Only causes reflections and does not contribute anywhere near substantially to lighting the subject in comparison to the tank lights.

A tripod, processing software, and a good eye are your best friends.

Good Luck!

 

[returnofsid]

When taking tank pics, the darker the room, the better. Windows, lights on in the room or adjacent rooms, TV, any light source, will cause a reflection on the glass.

 

[Brett9917]

Agreed with Reefers Digest. Turn off all lights except for the tank lights. It is not going to provide any light to your camera's sensor, just cause glare and reflections.

 

[petenick]

Wear a dark colored shirt, too. I have noticed my reflection later in tank pics when wearing a white shirt.

 

[InsaneClownFish]

Thanks folks.

 

[tntneon]

Wear a dark colored shirt, too. I have noticed my reflection later in tank pics when wearing a white shirt.

+1 , I take my pictures w/o any t-shirt (upper body naked)

greetingzz tntneon