test shot

[smy168]

so what am I doing wrong? I'm using a canon sd300 elf at 4.0 megapix.

thanks

 

[gregr]

I'd say a faster shutter speed or tripod may have helped in the sharpness department. Also you could slightly underexpose it- I assume the tank has a black back so the pic should probably be a bit darker. Take a look at the shutter speed next time you take a shot like that one- if it's slow you may need to use a tripod or increase the iso. Shooting squarely into the tank [not at an angle] will help as well.
Greg

 

[astrogazer]

Whenever you see NOTHING sharp in an image it's a dead giveaway of motion, yours ... I agree faster shutter speed and/or tripod. Also you have NO depth of field, I know you want to get really close, but try backing off ... just a little.
Keep posting, if that's a first then you're doing GREAT!