Finally took sum pics!

[Opiate]

I finally got my hands on a camera, and was able to take sum low quality pics...1 quick question...how the hell can i get crystal clear pics like everyone elses here on MFK?? and wat should i do bout the flash? obvisouly turn it off, but then the pics are to dark...and help on this would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[Opiate]

feeding time!! and a group shot...no pics of my oscars here, there currently in a mates tank revieving treatment!

 

[Jason_S]

very nice really diggin the jag

 

[Opiate]

yeah it's a go-er, blews with my jardini hardcore! is it a male or female tho ?

 

[dacox]

I think one important part of getting real good pics is to get a tripod (or something to keep the camera super still). Then turn the flash off and get a bunch of extra lighting over the tank if there isn't enough to lighten the image up already. Keep the lighting over the very front of the tank and then just take a zillion shots. If you take enough you will eventually get a good one. It takes a while though, especially with quick moving fish. For those you may need more light and then quicken the shudder speed so you don't get a blur.

The key is patience. You will also be limited by the capabilities of your camera. I know I need a new one. I'm by no means an expert though. I'm sure someone who knows more about photography will know more than that and can help you out more.

 

[Fry]

love the jar and jag

 

[angelfaces1023]

Nice fish Opiate. The Jag is sweet
As far as pic advice goes, it all depends on the capabilities of the camera. If it is a newer camera, many of the digital ones have settings on them for taking underwater shots. If not here is the best way to get good pics. First, make sure the outside of the glass is clean. A digi cam will focus on dirt first, so in order to get it to focus on the fish, the tank should be clean inside and out. Second if your tank has anything that makes bubles, make sure it is off. The camera should be set to the fastest shutter speed so you can get the moving fish. Having the camera set to such a high shutter speed means you have to have the flash ON. Even if you turn on all the lights in the tank and in the room, it wont be enough light for a shutter speed that high. Whenever you are taking pics of fish with a flash, try to take the picture at an angle so the flash doesn't reflect off the glass. Turning off the tank lights and any other light in the room is also a must. Not only is it necessary to do that to take a decent pic, but fish also move slower when it is dark making it easier to take their pic. If you have a little flash light or some other small light, place it on top of the tank. You shuold barely be able to see the fish. You should try to take pics of fish when they are right in front of a big rock, or wood, or some other decorative object. You want to have a large surface area for your camera's auto focus. Another good way is to take the pic aiming downward towards the gravel.
The one thing I have learned when it comes taking pics of fish, is you will take a billion crappy ones before you get one that is decent. If you are good with a computer and have a program like Photoshop, you can always adjust it if it is a little blurry or out of focus.