Camera settings

[tpallas]

Does anyone have a guide for basic settings for aquarium photography? Setting up a Nikon D40 and curious what a good starting point is.

 

 

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[NightOwl]

Below are a few links I refer to from time to time....

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_2/cav2i2/aquarium_photography/photography.htm

http://www.petfishtalk.com/shows_special/photography/photography.htm

http://reeftools.com/nn/how-can-i-take-good-pictures-of-my-reef-tank/

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/gr/index.php

http://www.ximinasphotography.com/lessons/lesson06/techniques_5.html

http://www.ximinasphotography.com/lessons/lesson06/techniques_6.html

 

Once you get past the initial set up...these are a few things to keep in mind to get great shots...

 

A few things to get some good shots would be the following:

1. Use a tripod.
2. Cut off all pumps and let the tank settle for a bit before shooting otherwise you have to edit out "snow".
3. Shoot in RAW if you can.
4. Shot in Manual mode if trying to show a stationary object.
5. Bring your ISO down to 100 or the lowest you camera can support.

 

Hope that helps....

[tpallas]

Awesome - thank you!