Fanof49ASU Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Why is it that when I photograph my royal gamma, the camera (digital) doesn't interpret the purple....instead, it changes it to blue? Link to comment
andykee Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 try messing with either the white balance on your camera or the color levels in postproscessing (photoshop). that image also looks a bit oversaturated Link to comment
Fanof49ASU Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Yes, it does. When I change the white balance settings, the rocks go really yellow. Also, can the fish see the infrared focus beam thingy (whatever you call it). Last night, I was focusing on a spot and the royal gamma kept going to that spot and nipping at it. Link to comment
andykee Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Also, can the fish see the infrared focus beam thingy (whatever you call it). Last night, I was focusing on a spot and the royal gamma kept going to that spot and nipping at it. i think you are talking about the AF assist beam. These are typically small red or white lights (not infrared), so i would assume the fish can see it, just like we can. Link to comment
Fanof49ASU Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 i think you are talking about the AF assist beam. These are typically small red or white lights (not infrared), so i would assume the fish can see it, just like we can. No, I have my af assist disabled. I'm talking about the focusing mechanism that uses a infrared beam to focus the lens. Link to comment
andykee Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 No, I have my af assist disabled. I'm talking about the focusing mechanism that uses a infrared beam to focus the lens. what camera are you using? i am unfamiliar with that feature Link to comment
Fanof49ASU Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 what camera are you using? i am unfamiliar with that feature Nikon D100. I think it's pretty much on all Nikon models. It's what the camera uses to focus. Link to comment
andykee Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 ahhh, i have always had canons, so this it beyond my knowledge. sorry Link to comment
Fanof49ASU Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 ahhh, i have always had canons, so this it beyond my knowledge. sorry I would bet this is standard on all autofocus cameras. It's just a beam that reflects the distance information from the subject to the camera. Most animals can't see it....just wasn't sure if fish could or not. That royal gamma sure did act like he could. Just found it. Yes, they can see the infrared and ultraviolet wave lengths! Cool. I thought my gamma was acting like he could. http://www.amnh.org/education/resources//r...u_x01_light.pdf Link to comment
andykee Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 you learn something new every day! http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/autofocus2.htm thanks! Link to comment
I Take Pictures Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 That top one was shot with a D100? Link to comment
Fishfreak218 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Shooting Royal Gammas? Why is it that when I photograph my royal gamma, the camera (digital) doesn't interpret the purple....instead, it changes it to blue? When I shoot my Gramma i prefer to use a gun.. not a camera i know its not really funny.. but w/e Link to comment
Fanof49ASU Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 That top one was shot with a D100? Yeah....that wasn't a great shot or anything....actually, the fish is out of focus. I'm using a Nikon 28-105 macro, which isn't a great lens but it does tend to surprise me. My take on all the camera stuff......A good lense and a cheap camera will give you a good photo. A bad lense and a good camera will give you a bad photo. My opinion and experience. Invest in your lenses. The camera only recieves the information that the lens gives it....it won't make it better. Up until now, I only shot photos of my daughter and dabbled in sports photography. I got a decent lens for both (70-200VR).....I only wish it was a macro. Link to comment
I Take Pictures Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 My take on all the camera stuff......A good lense and a cheap camera will give you a good photo. A bad lense and a good camera will give you a bad photo. My opinion and experience. Invest in your lenses.The camera only recieves the information that the lens gives it....it won't make it better. Agreed Link to comment
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