What lens and setting do you guys shoot fish with?
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Well THERE is your problem. :lol:
You need to keep your shutter speed fast to freeze the movement. You'll likely need to raise your ISO and open up the aperture (smaller number) to do so. Try using shutter priority with a higher ISO setting and take lots of shots. You don't have to tell anyone how many didn't turn out.
You need to keep your shutter speed fast to freeze the movement. You'll likely need to raise your ISO and open up the aperture (smaller number) to do so. Try using shutter priority with a higher ISO setting and take lots of shots. You don't have to tell anyone how many didn't turn out.
Toddrtrex
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I just got my camera about a month ago ( D60 ) and am still figuring it out. Been using the lens that came with it -- 18-55. Must of the time I use the "A" mode. Have the ISO at either 800 or 1600 and have the F stop at 5.3. So far that has worked well for me for fish.
My tang is in a tank that needs some work, so I haven't taken many of it. I have gotten some decent ones of my fairy wrasse that moves fairly quickly.
My tang is in a tank that needs some work, so I haven't taken many of it. I have gotten some decent ones of my fairy wrasse that moves fairly quickly.
I have been trying to shoot in Manual for more control. I have been shooting 800 or 1600 but my f-stop has been a little higher than you guys have suggested.
I understand that it is not a canon Doug, but thanks for the help. What Canon glass do you shoot with when it come to moving fish?
I understand that it is not a canon Doug, but thanks for the help. What Canon glass do you shoot with when it come to moving fish?
Doug, One of these days when you have nothing going on, I would love to meet up with you. We can do some tank viewing or meet up at Ritz.
Here is double first for me. This was the first time I shot in Raw. I guess its about time for me to start down the raw path
Please do not beat me up too bad; But constructive criticism is welcome
Here is double first for me. This was the first time I shot in Raw. I guess its about time for me to start down the raw path
Please do not beat me up too bad; But constructive criticism is welcome
Sure Mark.
These aren't bad but what you're seeing is a result of driving the shutter speed high. At f/2.8 your depth of field is very shallow so only part of the fish is in focus. It really is a "perfect storm" type of thing.
On the first one you did good, you got the eye in focus. The second one looks like the focus point is not on the fish. It's just practice and a little luck. This is an article I wrote about landscape images but much is still applicable:
http://www.binaryemulsion.com/didyoumiss.php
Get comfortable with the camera and good images will follow. I work in midtown and while I won't step foot in a Ritz, would be more than happy to meet you for tacos somewhere in the area.
These aren't bad but what you're seeing is a result of driving the shutter speed high. At f/2.8 your depth of field is very shallow so only part of the fish is in focus. It really is a "perfect storm" type of thing.
On the first one you did good, you got the eye in focus. The second one looks like the focus point is not on the fish. It's just practice and a little luck. This is an article I wrote about landscape images but much is still applicable:
http://www.binaryemulsion.com/didyoumiss.php
Get comfortable with the camera and good images will follow. I work in midtown and while I won't step foot in a Ritz, would be more than happy to meet you for tacos somewhere in the area.
Thanks Doug. I live in East Sac behind UC Davis Med center.
On the second picture, I think the point of focus is on the chalice to the right. I believe the f stop was about 3.3 on these two.
Your 24-70 2.8 lens, is that a decent lens for FTS's as well?
Thanks
On the second picture, I think the point of focus is on the chalice to the right. I believe the f stop was about 3.3 on these two.
Your 24-70 2.8 lens, is that a decent lens for FTS's as well?
Thanks
