Coral photography - are we there yet?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by steve wright, Dec 29, 2010.

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  1. mulder32

    mulder32 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Some nice stuff there! Tripod helps alot when shooting at slower shutter speeds.
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Your right mulder32
    I tried supporting camera on back of dining chair and many other tricks
    but with trip pod firmly locked once set, the camera does not move at all, as you then only need 1 finger on it to push the shutter button

    Steve
     
  4. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    I like the fourth shot down. Looking good.

    Can you lower your exposure level on-camera? That helps, too.

    I don't use a tripod, but I usually hold the camera directly against the glass to stabilize it, and hold my breath when I push the shutter button. Also don't get reflection from the glass that way.
     
  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    thank barbianj
    I can lower that, I have it set on neutral at present, but can increase or decreas

    I will try another round of shots later, and try that out

    Steve
     
  6. barbianj

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    Set it at one full step below zero and go from there. :)
     
  7. inwall75

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    Looking great Steve!!!
     
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  10. damon

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    they look very nice. It's going to be sweet when you get your new camera if your tanking pics like this already :biggrinbo
     
  11. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Thank you I will

    Thank you Inwall75

    Thank you the SaltwaterGuy

    Thank you damon

    Steve
     
  12. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    OOOOOOOOOOOOO yes your there.