A.ocellaris March 25, 2019 Share March 25, 2019 Is this a good range for reef photography? I got it, but not sure if I should go with 100mm? My camera is not full sensor, so it add more range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn.reef.nerd March 25, 2019 Share March 25, 2019 4 hours ago, A.ocellaris said: Is this a good range for reef photography? I got it, but not sure if I should go with 100mm? My camera is not full sensor, so it add more range. I don't care what you get, but can I book a session with you?????? My reef need some good photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.ocellaris March 26, 2019 Author Share March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, littlelise1985 said: I don't care what you get, but can I book a session with you?????? My reef need some good photos. Hahahaha. Let me practice first. Your tank is larger than mine so my lens may not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CK Reef April 20, 2019 Share April 20, 2019 Go with the 100mm, you would not be disappointed! Also get a top down box from BAO too, don't get the one from Avast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl April 23, 2019 Share April 23, 2019 Another vote for 100mm. Make sure you get a tripod and turn off all pumps when you take your pictures and let the tank settle a bit. The crop sensor actually helps you out since a 100mm becomes bigger with the crop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.ocellaris August 21, 2019 Author Share August 21, 2019 On 4/23/2019 at 3:00 PM, NightOwl said: Another vote for 100mm. Make sure you get a tripod and turn off all pumps when you take your pictures and let the tank settle a bit. The crop sensor actually helps you out since a 100mm becomes bigger with the crop. I got the Avast since it was a gift certificate. I have been using it for months and the problem I have is that light reflects inside the tube and the image looks bad :/ is this why you dont recommend it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl August 22, 2019 Share August 22, 2019 3 hours ago, A.ocellaris said: I got the Avast since it was a gift certificate. I have been using it for months and the problem I have is that light reflects inside the tube and the image looks bad :/ is this why you dont recommend it? I think you may have quoted me instead of darkseeker but post your picture so we can see what the possible issue may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.ocellaris August 23, 2019 Author Share August 23, 2019 (edited) On 8/21/2019 at 8:19 PM, NightOwl said: I think you may have quoted me instead of darkseeker but post your picture so we can see what the possible issue may be. Oops! Yes. I meant to quote @darkseeker. Here’s an example. See the reflection? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited August 23, 2019 by A.ocellaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfAll_Tyrants August 24, 2019 Share August 24, 2019 yeah I'd go with a 100mm also. If you run Nikon DX (APSC), their 85mm crop sensor AF lens is a pretty good deal. IMO, the best deals by far would be on manual focus macro lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl August 25, 2019 Share August 25, 2019 A couple of things to do when trying to take a good top down. Cut off all pumps and let the tank settle. This will in most cases let your corals relax and get better polyp extension. Depending on your light set up move the lights or adjust your angle to limit the light going inside the top down box. I find I can get some of my best shots shooting directly above the coral but it may be an issue if you can't move your lights. Good luck...and also unlike the good old days where each photo costs you can take as many pictures as you want in digital. For example the picture below took me 10 shots until I found one I liked and this is still not a great photo. IMG_6683 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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