Photography...

[BadBadger]

Any tips on getting good pictures. I have a 12 mega pixel digital SLR but im not getting very good pictures

Cheers

 

[doresy]

Any tips on getting good pictures. I have a 12 mega pixel digital SLR but im not getting very good pictures

Cheers

Whats the problem?

 

[BadBadger]

2 minutes will get a picture up and you can see for ya self

 

[cheesy feet]

That's probably the best idea actually.Then people can tell you where you're going wrong.

 

[BadBadger]

No flash....

Flash... Looks better but normally get the reflection off the glass

 

[FWFishLover]

its probably the lighting, also what kind of SLR is it?
also if your doing close ups you will need the settings on macros which macros may need a tripod

 

[doresy]

Don't use the flash but have tank light on. Use aperture priority with a large aperture

Result =

 

[BadBadger]

Don't use the flash but have tank light on. Use aperture priority with a large aperture

Ok will have a mess aroung with it... will post results

Thanks

and yeah... thats the result i was hoping for

 

[Plecc]

Hi,

Try, keeping the flash off and changing the exposure to get the correct brightness.

If you have an SLR the focus distance is probably much further away than a compact, try taking a step back and focusing in on the fish from a distance.

You will probably get better results using manual focus rather than auto.

Also always take photos through glass at an angle and watch out for reflections in the glass.

Good luck.

Plecc.

 

[Laura.p]

Make sure your ISO is on the lowest setting for a sharper picture, select macro mode, use a tripod if necessary and adjust shutter speed accordingly.
All depends on the light in the room.

Plus I've only ever taken pictures of cars, not moving fish.

 

[FWFishLover]

i usually put the lens ON the glass. i literally mean it that way

 

[BadBadger]

Got it looking a bit better, but will have to keep trying different settings.

Thanks for all replies. Very helpful

 

[cheesy feet]

... Thoroughly read the manual first.DSLR's take a lot of getting used to apparently.

 

[BadBadger]

... Thoroughly read the manual first.DSLR's take a lot of getting used to apparently.

Ive had the camera for a year or so but have only used it for taking pictures of bands (which is alot easier haha).

Im guessing the hardest thing is getting the fish to stay still? haha

Cheers

 

[drobbyb]

Also, for fast moving fish, use a remote flash positioned above the tank. This way you'll get crisp clear pictures of any fast movers. For close up shots use a good quality macro lens. The kit lens is decent for photography in the air ie: portraits, outdoor shots etc.