New Camera- Test Run

[Freshwaterpredators]

Here are some random pics i took with my new Camera. I have alot to learn with this camera but so far ive noticed if i use the raw/fine, it takes up too much memory to upload to the computer from the program im using. i have another computer with better programs so ill have to try again from that computer. but I am open to any and ll Info on proper usage of my DSLR. i have the D5100 w/ 18-55mm standard lens, 55-200mm lens, and tripod. So please tell me what you think.

 

[JK47]

I think they look great for your first round, well done Jason and congrats on the new camera!

 

[Freshwaterpredators]

Thank you Justin. i have some better pics but they wouldnt upload So after i figure out how to convert those pics ill get them up. I have some great fry pics those other pics i believe were the raw/fine option and have larger memory which might be the issue for my current program. but like i said earlier i have better programs on the other computer designed for pictures LOL so we'll see.

Oh yeah, how are you liking your Camera? have you taken any pics yet? And congrats on yours as well

 

[JK47]

Thank you Justin. i have some better pics but they wouldnt upload So after i figure out how to convert those pics ill get them up. I have some great fry pics those other pics i believe were the raw/fine option and have larger memory which might be the issue for my current program. but like i said earlier i have better programs on the other computer designed for pictures LOL so we'll see.

Oh yeah, how are you liking your Camera? have you taken any pics yet? And congrats on yours as well

Thanks Jason. I am LOVING my DSLR and I have shot lots of pics but am still learning the basics (can't seem to gain focus on the whole fish, I need to fly greenterra up here to learn me) so only a couple of good shots so far.. I'll get a thread up soon so I don't hijack yours this time lol...

EDIT: how ironic is it the two guys who needed a decent camera got one at the same time? We're n00bs all over again!

 

[jclyde13]

Nice pics, especially the first pic. My recommendations as far as DSLR usage:

-If you can help it, never use any sort of automatic shooting mode (except maybe A and Tv) until you have learned to use full manual mode

-the first pieces of equipment you should buy for aquarium photography should be a good speedlight, flash triggers (I use these: http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-...IXZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324946936&sr=8-1), and either a dececent sized softbox for overhead lighting, or the materials to make a DIY one (my ghetto setup is made out of a styrofoam box with a rectangle cut out of the bottom and a blank sheet of printer paper as a diffuser). All of this stuff will allow you to utilize an overhead flash, which will make the process capturing quality photos much, much easier.

- read up on the usage of manual mode; it can be pretty confusing at first (at least it was for me), but there is a lot of helpful info out there in photography magazines, books, and websites.

 

[Jc1119]

Great looking shots! My approach is to load up a 16g card and shoot tons and tons of pics. For every great shot I get 10-12 shots never make it off the card lol. I love my Nikon............

I agree with spending some time in manual mode as well. Some of my fav pics were taken in manual even though I spend a lot of time in auto

 

[TMSB805]

Pretty good shots...i agree with everything already posted especially getting a speedlight and shooting in manual. I ended up buying two speed lights myself. I upgraded from the 3000 to the 5100 a couple months ago and i love it.

 

[Gruff Master]

I can see a big difference in your pictures already. The colors of the fish stand out a lot more. I was just talking to my wife about our present camera. Were not too happy with it. It's an old Olympus with very few settings. I often find my cichlids exhibiting great behavior and displays but having to get right up to the aquarium to shoot it usually ends up with me disturbing the behavior and losing the shot. It will be good to have a quality camera to capture what I see. Bad cameras and cell phones just don't cut it. I'm sure you'll figure out all the bells and whistles to your camera with practice. Everyone knows that you have plenty of tanks to practice your photography skills. Looking good, Jason!

 

[Freshwaterpredators]

Nice pics, especially the first pic. My recommendations as far as DSLR usage:

-If you can help it, never use any sort of automatic shooting mode (except maybe A and Tv) until you have learned to use full manual mode

-the first pieces of equipment you should buy for aquarium photography should be a good speedlight, flash triggers (I use these: http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-...IXZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324946936&sr=8-1), and either a dececent sized softbox for overhead lighting, or the materials to make a DIY one (my ghetto setup is made out of a styrofoam box with a rectangle cut out of the bottom and a blank sheet of printer paper as a diffuser). All of this stuff will allow you to utilize an overhead flash, which will make the process capturing quality photos much, much easier.

- read up on the usage of manual mode; it can be pretty confusing at first (at least it was for me), but there is a lot of helpful info out there in photography magazines, books, and websites.

Thank you very much with the pointers Im definitely goin to get online and figure out the bells and whistles of manual. i already tried some but have no clue what i was doing and really have a hard time telling the diiference in pictures between settings lol Im also going to best buy tonite and gonna look into some accessories

Great looking shots! My approach is to load up a 16g card and shoot tons and tons of pics. For every great shot I get 10-12 shots never make it off the card lol. I love my Nikon............

I agree with spending some time in manual mode as well. Some of my fav pics were taken in manual even though I spend a lot of time in auto

Thank you, I really love My Nikon too!! my only prob so far is trying to get the raw pics uploaded to mfk from my pic album. i looked and it seems to have more memory than the pics in normal option and wont even show up to load but i am able to veiw privately...

Pretty good shots...i agree with everything already posted especially getting a speedlight and shooting in manual. I ended up buying two speed lights myself. I upgraded from the 3000 to the 5100 a couple months ago and i love it.

Thank you very much.. still alot of learning ahead of me

I can see a big difference in your pictures already. The colors of the fish stand out a lot more. I was just talking to my wife about our present camera. Were not too happy with it. It's an old Olympus with very few settings. I often find my cichlids exhibiting great behavior and displays but having to get right up to the aquarium to shoot it usually ends up with me disturbing the behavior and losing the shot. It will be good to have a quality camera to capture what I see. Bad cameras and cell phones just don't cut it. I'm sure you'll figure out all the bells and whistles to your camera with practice. Everyone knows that you have plenty of tanks to practice your photography skills. Looking good, Jason!

Thanks Al, you will definitely love a better camera and love posting pics of your fish even more Ha Ha. I wish these cameras and the usage was dummy proof LOL

 

[Freshwaterpredators]

Thanks Jason. I am LOVING my DSLR and I have shot lots of pics but am still learning the basics (can't seem to gain focus on the whole fish, I need to fly greenterra up here to learn me) so only a couple of good shots so far.. I'll get a thread up soon so I don't hijack yours this time lol...

EDIT: how ironic is it the two guys who needed a decent camera got one at the same time? We're n00bs all over again!

Yes i agree, lets fly Brent up here and get him to instruct a little class LOL