What Camera Do You Use For Aquarium Pics?

[jeremoose]

I asked a pro about using a macro lens, and she suggested I pick up one of the inexpensive macro rings just to test the waters, and gain experience before dropping the big bucks. I realize this device isn't close to a true macro....here are some examples using it.

How large are the fish in these pics?

 

[benzjamin13]

We are interested in SLRs and higher end point and shoot cameras primarily. I'm a dummy with cameras so I'm leaning towards point and shoot but my wife is an SLR fan.

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What's funny is...I felt backwards with a P&S. I had a hard time figuring out the settings with a P&S when it came to shutter speed and aperture. When I got my DLSR, it took me about a week to figure out. Like most people mentioned (which I forgot to mention) Macro lens do great shots with fish tanks. It helps get close to your subject without losing focus. I have a 60mm Macro lens that practically is my go to lens with my fish. Here's a few shots with the Macro.

 

[FuriousFish]

I also use a Canon, the digital Rebel. I'd also like to get a macro lens.
A few examples

Do u use a flash box above the tank to get the black background?


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[Gill Blue]

if you can do it, a dslr is the way to go, but a decent point and shoot will do good photos.
these are from nikons 5700, their top P&S around 10 years ago.

this daphnia is around 1/4 of an inch.

 

[muskieboy]

I shoot with a canon 350d and a helios 44m manuel lens (using an m42 to ef adapter), I also use some cheap macro tubes with this lens.

Here are some examples:

This one is with the macro tubes, shrimp is 3/4".

Also with macro tubes.

 

[duanes]

The fish in my macro pics are about 1/2"

 

[duanes]

I use the standard flash built on the camera, in the portrait mode.
Most of my tanks have the back glass painted black, or have a sheet of styrofoam insulation, which is painted black.

Do u use a flash box above the tank to get the black background?


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[FuriousFish]

I use the standard flash built on the camera, in the portrait mode.
Most of my tanks have the back glass painted black, or have a sheet of styrofoam insulation, which is painted black.

So you are just shooting straight at the front glass with the flash? How do you not get glass reflections or scratches?


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[flowerhornfishman]

So you are just shooting straight at the front glass with the flash? How do you not get glass reflections or scratches?


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+1 i tried using the flash on the camera and didnt look good. lol

 

[duanes]

I usually shoot at a slight angle, pointing down, this seems to eliminate most of the flash reflections. Sometimes the reflection appears at the top, and can be cropped out. Scratches are another story, and sometimes ruin what could have been a decent shot. If I take 100 shots, and keep 5, I feel lucky.

So you are just shooting straight at the front glass with the flash? How do you not get glass reflections or scratches?


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