Some Of My Aquascaping Tools.

[Graeme Edwards]

I normaly take my pictures in ( M ) Manual mode. But in this instance I used the setting ( AV ) apature priority.( bit lazzy that night )
The lens is standard to the Canon 17mm-80mm ( I think, off the top of my head ). Added to that are some very cheap close up lens filters ( KOOD ). They are how I acheived the macro shots. They give you the ability to get very close to your subject but still beable to acheive focus. There is three in a set No1 No2 and No4 grades. They srew onto the end of the lens very easely. They cost around £12 ,a snip compared to around £100 upwards for even the cheapest macro lens, something i will have to save up for.
Apature was 5.
Shutter speed ( wasn't pay much attention ) was around 125th of a second, could of been slower.

They were croped in photo shop elements 5. Then converted to black and white. When selecting B&W a window comes up and you are given the option to ajust with some pre-set clicks. I chose to increase contrast. Then added a white border. PS elements 5 is very easy to use.

Cheers all,
Graeme.

 

[MoreCoffee]

Graeme,

Nice. They look like the toolkit from Aquaessentials ..... very useful bits of kit.

The pics are great and the info on taking them and editing is very useful. I'm just starting to get to
grips with my new Canon EOS400. I've got a similar set of screw on filters (Macro filters) from Ebay, they seem to be a good first step into Macro photography without huge expense. Also got a 30cm light tent and a tripod (for the jewellery pics). What I really need is a new lens, still only got the default Canon one.
Currently looking at something like a Tameron 70-300 ( with 1:2 Macro), perhaps not the best lens, but affordable and I've got a way to go before I can justify the expense for a top quality lens.

The photography & online display of the tanks and associated kit is becoming as much a part of the high tech hobby as anything else. Both you and George are leading the way in this area as well as the actual nano's.

 

[Graeme Edwards]

Graeme,

Nice. They look like the toolkit from Aquaessentials ..... very useful bits of kit.

The pics are great and the info on taking them and editing is very useful. I'm just starting to get to
grips with my new Canon EOS400. I've got a similar set of screw on filters (Macro filters) from Ebay, they seem to be a good first step into Macro photography without huge expense. Also got a 30cm light tent and a tripod (for the jewellery pics). What I really need is a new lens, still only got the default Canon one.
Currently looking at something like a Tameron 70-300 ( with 1:2 Macro), perhaps not the best lens, but affordable and I've got a way to go before I can justify the expense for a top quality lens.

The photography & online display of the tanks and associated kit is becoming as much a part of the high tech hobby as anything else. Both you and George are leading the way in this area as well as the actual nano's.

Nice camara the 400D, its much more user freindly with bigger view finder and LCD. I got my 350D due to my girlfriends ( wife in september ) dad buying the 400D, so bought mine for £200 with all the bits. I have a 35mm Canon 300X with two lenses so i have a little choice.

Al, check the focal distance of the said lens, just to make sure its what your after check out this online shop..... http/www.warehouseexpress.com/ .
Personaly if your going for just macro, I would save your pennys and get a proper macro lens,how often will you use the 300mm focal length. I have a 90-300 zoo, and its never quite enough for really far objects but to strong for closer objects, i just dont use it.
A macro lens will by my next camara purchase.

The photography & online display of the tanks and associated kit is becoming as much a part of the high tech hobby as anything else. Both you and George are leading the way in this area as well as the actual nano's.

Thanks for that. Kind words.