Taking pics - what do you guys use?

Discussion in 'Aquarium Photography' started by PackLeader, Aug 21, 2008.

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  1. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    I just noticed your signature...LMAO that's funny!!!:lol:
     
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  3. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    what does the signature say??? i cant find it
     
  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    "zombie insurance" with a pic of my "slightly" modified ar-15;)
     
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    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Huge difference. It's the only thing that keeps me from taking blurry pictures, whether they be macro shots or not.
     
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    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Thanks am, was thinking about getting one but was wondering if it would make a difference. Guess that answers it:)
     
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  9. surfrgirl61187

    surfrgirl61187 Skunk Shrimp

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    I use a Nikon D-40. It works great for tank shots only when the fish stay still for a few seconds...lol.. I put it on the flower setting and it takes clearer pictures.. sometimes I have to use a tripod. [​IMG]
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  10. That Guy

    That Guy Aiptasia Anemone

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    i find a UV filter and circle polarizer filter help get clearer pics when taking photos of my tanks. Tripods are great for pics of corals but for fish i always shoot hand held. A nice little trick with shooting corals on a tripod is to turn all the pumps off so the polyps arent swaying in the current...then once you line up the shot set the shutter on the timer. this will stop any motion jitter from you pressing the shutter button.