Scorched Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Beautiful tank. Well done. I appreciate that fewskillz Quote Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I just found your vid. Incredible...........TOTM fo sho!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Grimmpls Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I just found your vid. Incredible...........TOTM fo sho!!!!!! +1 Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 I just found your vid. Incredible...........TOTM fo sho!!!!!! +1 It needs more time to grow - but at some point in the future that is my goal. Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Added a new blue Lace coral today. Its going to need to be feed some special food but it looks super cool. Pictures of my piece eventually. 2 Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 PICTURES The new Lace coral and a few top down shots to tickle your fancies. Also the Orange Leptastrea is seen in a few as well as I don't think I had a clear picture of that coral posted yet. Under blue leds that thing really pops out. The Psuedo just could not help himself. He was always swimming right in front of the lens. The open space in the center of this rock is being reserved for a gold torch. I was hoping to get it tomorrow but my connection had an issue with his supplier so it might be vacant for a while yet. The open space in the middle left of this rock will hopefully be filled with an oregon tort so I will have more variety of color over here as well. Quote Link to comment
ArabTanker Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Nice shots man! I cant wait to see the new torch. Quote Link to comment
Grimmpls Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Dude, I need to know what Lens your using. Is it a Macro? I have some experience but I dabbled more freely in school. I want to get my own thread up but need to feel the photogenic vibes. whats your secret ? Quote Link to comment
shaner014 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Always enjoy the new shots. I am on the future TOTM bandwagon here too. 1 Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Dude, I need to know what Lens your using. Is it a Macro? I have some experience but I dabbled more freely in school. I want to get my own thread up but need to feel the photogenic vibes. whats your secret ? Most standard lens they make. 50mm. Upgraded to the f1.4 version as the 1.8 is almost completely plastic. I take most of my photos with that lens. To get a little closer I use the super cheap magnifying lens filters. I mainly use the 2x and 4x ones. The 10x one is cool but its focus plane is so narrow that anything closer or further away than a slice of paper is unrecognizable. Here are a few 50mm lens photos using the 10x filters. The real secret though... come in close Read the manual and take LOTS of pictures It might seem boring but you need to feel comfortable using all the options your camera gives you, and once you understand what they do take a bunch of photos to experiment, even using different modes that what they normally are used for. And since its digital you might as well take 1000s of pictures. You can delete 90% of the bad ones but you will have gained a lot of experience in what worked and what didn't. And you'll still walk away with plenty of beautiful photos if you took enough of them just due to the laws of averages. 2 Quote Link to comment
shaner014 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm sure you mentioned it already, but what is your rig? And what is your personal recomendation for someone starting out? Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm sure you mentioned it already, but what is your rig? And what is your personal recomendation for someone starting out? For photography? Quote Link to comment
shaner014 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 For photography? yes sorry Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 yes sorry This is my first DSLR camera so it is comparable to a rig that someone could start out with, you could probably go 1-2 levels lower on the camera body or lens if price is an issue. I have a Canon T2i, f1.4 50mm Lens, 70-300 DO Lens, Magnifying Filters, and 5 Million Dollar Home Bag. The zoom lens is mainly used for outdoor stuff, but everything else I'd definitely recommend. An intro DLSR, 50mm and the filters are way easier to handle than a Canon 5D or D700 with a macro lens. And a lot less expensive. You could probably even get away with a four thirds camera as their bodies have greatly improved. But if you are already carrying around larger lens you might as well have a nice dslr body as well. Quote Link to comment
shaner014 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 This is my first DSLR camera so it is comparable to a rig that someone could start out with, you could probably go 1-2 levels lower on the camera body or lens if price is an issue. I have a Canon T2i, f1.4 50mm Lens, 70-300 DO Lens, Magnifying Filters, and 5 Million Dollar Home Bag. The zoom lens is mainly used for outdoor stuff, but everything else I'd definitely recommend. An intro DLSR, 50mm and the filters are way easier to handle than a Canon 5D or D700 with a macro lens. And a lot less expensive. You could probably even get away with a four thirds camera as their bodies have greatly improved. But if you are already carrying around larger lens you might as well have a nice dslr body as well. Thank you! You must have been netween the t3 and t2. What made you go t2? Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 The i versions record video, and that was a feature i wanted. I bought the 2i before the 3s and 4s were available. If the price is similar I'd get the most recent model. 1 Quote Link to comment
Giga Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Very pretty-I just set up a nano in my office-I'm not sure how you get any work done with the piece of art! Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Very pretty-I just set up a nano in my office-I'm not sure how you get any work done with the piece of art! Who ever said I did Good luck getting work done as well. Quote Link to comment
icy.bing Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 your tank is the main reason why I bought a 12g mr.aqua long =D 1 Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 your tank is the main reason why I bought a 12g mr.aqua long =D Glad I could inspire you! Good luck with yours Quote Link to comment
ArabTanker Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Really?! They still have them in stock on amazon from the link on my first post and at Marine and Reef's website http://www.marineandreef.com/JT_Manufacturing_Bulkheads_p/rjt00030.htm Sigh. Out of stock. I convinced myself to ignore the shipping cost tonight. Just give me your tank. Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Sigh. Out of stock. I convinced myself to ignore the shipping cost tonight. Just give me your tank. http://www.directaquarium.com/JT-Manufacturing-1-Inch-Bulkhead-Suction-Screen-p/11616.htm Use code 11616 for free shipping - BOOM! Can't beat that! Quote Link to comment
ArabTanker Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 http://www.directaquarium.com/JT-Manufacturing-1-Inch-Bulkhead-Suction-Screen-p/11616.htm Use code 11616 for free shipping - BOOM! Can't beat that! Code didnt work. . And shipping here is $11. . You got me so excited hahaha. Quote Link to comment
Scorched Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Code didnt work. . And shipping here is $11. . You got me so excited hahaha. Awww sorry I misread the bottom section - It says this item qualifies for free shipping product code 11616, the item only gets free shipping if your order is more than 175... sorry. Amazon had the best price when I was shopping around originally, if you need the strainers they are worth it though. Quote Link to comment
ArabTanker Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Awww sorry I misread the bottom section - It says this item qualifies for free shipping product code 11616, the item only gets free shipping if your order is more than 175... sorry. Amazon had the best price when I was shopping around originally, if you need the strainers they are worth it though. Yeah. I'll get one soon. Maybe right after my cycle or something. One of your videos just popped up on my YouTube homepage so I thought I would stop by and ask for an update. Quote Link to comment
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