im haveing a realy hard time taking pics they always turn out realy bad looking
my camera is a 10mp finepix z
Full Version: how to take reef pics ?
without posting some examples, it is impossible to diagnose your problems
let's start with this though: are you using a tripod?
let's start with this though: are you using a tripod?
Setup
- Turn off all pumps and powerheads that provide water movement in your tank.
- Put your camera on a tripod or other sturdy support.
- Clean your tank, inside and out.
- Shoot parallel to the front glass (point the camera straight into the tank). Shooting at an angle will cause distortions.
Settings
- Shoot at the highest, finest, largest setting possible. For P&S cameras, that means the largest JPG set to Fine. For DSLRs and advanced P&S cameras, shoot in RAW.
- Start with auto white balance, it will often yield acceptable results. When you gain skill (and if your camera is capable) you can use a custom white balance setting.
- Shoot on the lowest ISO setting available on your camera.
- Turn off your flash, as all it will do is create a flat, dimensionless, yellow-tinged photo.
- Use either a remote shutter release or your camera's timer function when taking photos. This will help to eliminate camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=190521
- Turn off all pumps and powerheads that provide water movement in your tank.
- Put your camera on a tripod or other sturdy support.
- Clean your tank, inside and out.
- Shoot parallel to the front glass (point the camera straight into the tank). Shooting at an angle will cause distortions.
Settings
- Shoot at the highest, finest, largest setting possible. For P&S cameras, that means the largest JPG set to Fine. For DSLRs and advanced P&S cameras, shoot in RAW.
- Start with auto white balance, it will often yield acceptable results. When you gain skill (and if your camera is capable) you can use a custom white balance setting.
- Shoot on the lowest ISO setting available on your camera.
- Turn off your flash, as all it will do is create a flat, dimensionless, yellow-tinged photo.
- Use either a remote shutter release or your camera's timer function when taking photos. This will help to eliminate camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=190521
QUOTE (andykee @ Nov 11 2009, 11:37 PM) 
without posting some examples, it is impossible to diagnose your problems
let's start with this though: are you using a tripod?
let's start with this though: are you using a tripod?
no but im setting the camera down sometimes
http://www.nano-reef.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46831
read the link Jer posted.
+1
Also helps to not have a bowfronted tank when you are taking macro shots, I do and it is a pain.
Also helps to not have a bowfronted tank when you are taking macro shots, I do and it is a pain.
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