Attempting pics with out flash for first time

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Here are a couple of pics I have taken without flash for the first time.
Need some advice for better results please.
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First yawning shot ever
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any aggression with the Oscar in there??? nice mix
 
Pics look pretty good to me. :)
 
Rare_Cichlids;1408324; said:
any aggression with the Oscar in there??? nice mix
every once in a while.
Will be seperating some of them soon.
My other 55 gallon is going to be and african tank and along with a peacock eel.
 
akskirmish;1408395; said:
Post you settings Sir
No Flash
White Balance-Open Shade
A close up setting
Question I have is. If I want to capture something moving fash like a yawn what should I set my ISO Number to.
Tell what else you need. setting info wise.
Crazy Taco;1408402; said:
nice pics!
thanks
 
ISo shouldn't matter unless your lighting is weak-(like mine,I run an ISO of 800-But with that comes grain/noise also,But my camera is good for not showing it until ISO of 1600)

Here is my settings for my JD yawn shot(which is a bit off)
Mode-Manuel
TV (shutter speed) 1/60
AV (aperture value) 4.0
ISO-800
Focal length was at 200.0mm
White Balance-Auto
 
I would lose the ambient lighting (room lights) showing up behind the tank. Then I would front light the tank so the shadows drop from front to back, and will give you a dark background to contrast the subject. Try a higher ISO in lower light, you will get less blur from movement but the payoff is increased picture noise. Also use a tripod at these settings because any slight jiggle from your hand will blur the whole shot. Basically, mess with your cameras settings untill you get what you like. GL ;)
 
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