Pix look great, what's the secret?

[jewelfan]

Hiya, all! Don't have a camera so I'm NOT the tech person, but when I talk my husband into shooting the tank and its denizens, the result either has the glass flash washed out look or is too dark to see details. I've seen a lot of GREAT pix here.... anyone want to share the secret of how it's done?

 

[M|L]

visit http://www.aquatic-photography.com/forum/

 

[Mystix212]

Dont use the flash is the cardinal rule.

 

[ZOO YORK 207]

Dont use the flash is the cardinal rule.

You can I have some nice pics taken with flash on.

 

[blacktip]

The most important key is light and lots of it. Having a really nice camera is a big help too.

 

[roliva]

Lighting is key as said. I believe remote flash either from the top or down at angle gives the best result. Enough lighting so you can manually increase your shutter speed to give crisp clear pics.

 

[navygirl76]

so what are some good brands and models of cameras people here use? i was checking out the canon rebel (its a little pricey).. dont know what else would take equally good pics..