Pic of my Harlequin Rasboras

[Molino]

We'll I finally got a picture of my Rasboras that I like after having wasted way too much film. I've decided I'll make the switch to digital soon and spring for a Canon G3.

This picture was done with a Canon Rebel:
http://members.shaw.ca/molino/Harlequin-Rasboras-sm.jpg

[ChilDawg]

Anyone else see why I included Molino among the foremost fish photographers out there right now? :)

Great pix as always!!!

[Molino]

Thanks ChilDawg, but I'm not going to quit my day job :D

[Rocketman]

Yeah, nice picture...

Depending on how much you already know about Digital Cameras, I can help you choose one if you like.

As I recall, I already convinced 2 people on this board, a while back, to choose a Canon over a Sony Mavica. Those Canons are great.

I've also seen a...Minolta I think? That ran about $700, but took amazing pictures. It had a 6x optical zoom, (manual,) and something like 5-6 megapixels. I'll check on the model and have it to you by monday, if you'd like.

[Molino]

Thanks for the offer Rocketman, but I recently got an external flash for my Canon Rebel which is also compatible with the Canon G3, so I think that's what I'll go with.

[Rocketman]

Those flashes on them Canon's are pretty good. But alright.

I'm trying to remember what the G3 is...

[Molino]

There's a lot of info on the Canon G3, and any other digital camera for that matter at www.dpreview.com (http://www.dpreview.com/)

[Rocketman]

Thanks.

I just went on a photo shoot with my 60 Gallon. I'm having trouble with a few things.

A) When I do a full tank shot, I can't seem to get a good focus, and all the fish look pretty blurry. Once I get home, (with my flash card reader,) I can send you those pics.

B) When I do 'in-tank' shots on indivudial fish, the camera won't focus, and thats if the fish don't come out blurry.

I'm using standard Flourescent bulbs...

Should I have the ISO at 400? What have you been doing for F-stops and...oh I forget what they're called, but a typical setting would be, say, 1/8.

[Molino]

For the whole tank shots you're probably taking them without the flash, in which case unless your fish stay very still, they will be blurred as a result of the slower shutter speed. Also If you're not using a flash you'll need a tripod or something to set the camera on. You can try using a flash for a tank shot, but it will have to be taken at an angle to the glass to avoid any glare.

For individual fish especially if they're always moving you'll have an easier time with the flash. Take the pictures closer to the tank with the camera at about water level pointing down at the fish, so that flash reflections are avoided. Focusing will take practice and also depends on your camera. If it has manual focus you can try that.

As for ISO speed when you're using the flash I would suggest a lower ISO level (ie 100). Higher ISO settings usually result in more noise, but allow you to shoot at a faster shutter speed if need be.

In regards to aperture the setting you use depends on how much of the shot you'd like to be in focus. An aperture of F8 will allow more of the picture to be in focus than F2, but will require a slower shutter speed.

For some really good information on aquarium photography try this (http://hem.bredband.net/maxstr/aquarium_photo.htm) link. In addition to the write-up he's got there, there are a lot of good links as well.

[125gJoe]

Very nice shot...
I like how the background blurred so the fish are 'highlighted'..