camera to use for close up aquarium shots
Feb 21, 2014, 12:12 am
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camera to use for close up aquarium shots
want to grab some pics at some aquariums of sea nettles and other sea creatures up close. any good camera suggestions for possibly crowded places like public aquariums?
Feb 28, 2014, 10:09 pm
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I have had pretty good luck with high ISO and short telephoto to get close and eliminate the need for flash.
EDIT: Forgot to add specs - 17mm, ISO 8000, f/11, 1/50 sec.
EDIT: Forgot to add specs - 17mm, ISO 8000, f/11, 1/50 sec.
Last edited by abmj-jr; Feb 28, 2014 at 11:01 pm
Mar 1, 2014, 12:41 pm
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abmj, nice.
I had great luck about 10 years ago with just a simple digital PS camera - very surprised at the results. Love jelly shots.
We all need to remember that for us non-pro photogs, goal number one should be to have fun! Don't obsess about gear unless your gear is what's fun.
I had great luck about 10 years ago with just a simple digital PS camera - very surprised at the results. Love jelly shots.
We all need to remember that for us non-pro photogs, goal number one should be to have fun! Don't obsess about gear unless your gear is what's fun.
Mar 1, 2014, 10:47 pm
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Camera that's good at shooting in high ISO and capable of using polarize filter.
The best camera for non pro use, IMHO, is Canon 5D Mk III, but that is an expensive camera.
What is your budget?
The best camera for non pro use, IMHO, is Canon 5D Mk III, but that is an expensive camera.
What is your budget?
Mar 3, 2014, 6:47 pm
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Did you really just suggest a $3000 camera in response to a question about 'grabbing some aquarium shots?" There are a lot cheaper cameras capable of shooting high ISO and using a filter.
Mar 3, 2014, 7:42 pm
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Without knowing that, can anyone really suggest anything?
Mar 4, 2014, 3:13 pm
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Mar 5, 2014, 6:15 pm
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I still don't have the penny to buy that camera, but I really love to have one.
Apr 13, 2014, 3:46 am
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I've been able to get decent shots by placing the lens directly against the aquarium glass - no polarizing filter, no flash, manual focus, as high an ISO and as wide an aperture as you can manage. A Canon Rebel with a kit lens will work just fine or even a point and shoot if your subjects are not moving too quickly and the light is ok.
Apr 14, 2014, 9:01 am
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I've been able to get decent shots by placing the lens directly against the aquarium glass - no polarizing filter, no flash, manual focus, as high an ISO and as wide an aperture as you can manage. A Canon Rebel with a kit lens will work just fine or even a point and shoot if your subjects are not moving too quickly and the light is ok.
The ISO can help compensate very nicely for this