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Hi,
I am a new owner of D70. I've also purchased the 50mm 1.8D lens, which I gathered from here is a good choice for aquatic photography. I do not have any previous experiences with DSLR.
I couldn't take any close-up shots of my fishes using the 1.8D using Automode or manual mode. Any advice on the settings required please?
how close up are we talking? what is the size of the fish?
Fishes like pencil fish. I don't know how close the camera must be, but I saw some forumers' photos are so close and sharp (the fish appears large). I couldn't get closer than probably around 1 ft, and somehow the pics of the fishes are always so small.
Would appreciate some pointers as I am really new in this. Many thanks!
all lenses have a closest focussing distance. if you want to get closer, i would recommend either a true macro lens, or for your 50mm 1.8d - you could use extension tubes. (http://www.adorama.com/KNAETSDNKAF.html?searchinfo=kenko&item_no=134)
paradise
06-04-2005, 12:36 PM
Well, 50mm 1.8 should work well. First of all what is the size of the tank, and the fish, and how far away from the glass the fish are. It's hard to take pics of the fish if they are all the way in the back :)
Another thing, many of the photos you see here are cropped from larger versions where the fish is smaller comparing to the full frame foto. So just because your fish comes out smaller, does not mean you can not re-frame it in software.
Thanks! At least now I know what does the term "crop" refers to. :)
phishphorphun
06-04-2005, 1:21 PM
Adding a 2T or 4T Nikon closeup filter/lense can work fairly well with the 50mm 1.8d on the D70. I have several good shots using that setup.
However you may need to add lighting or get the SB-800 speedflash on top of the tank. But if you want to get even closer with better results,you'll need a macro lens. But I think once you get more familiar with what you have and start croping more, you will be satisfied.
This series is of a 3.5 inch juvenile lelmon jake peacock using the 4T on the 55mm. I had the lens almost touching the glass.
Click on images to see larger...
http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/5cLemonJake041505_thumb.jpg
(http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/5cLemonJake041505.jpg)
http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/5dLemonJake041505_thumb.jpg
(http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/5dLemonJake041505.jpg)
http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/4hLemonJake041505_thumb.jpg
(http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/4hLemonJake041505.jpg)
http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/4fLemonJake041505_thumb.jpg
(http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/4fLemonJake041505.jpg)
http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/5aLemonJake041505_thumb.jpg (http://aquatic-photography.com/gallery/files/6/1/1/5aLemonJake041505.jpg)
Thanks! Is there a website that I could go to take a look at these 2T or 4T Nikon closeup filter? I couldn't find this in Nikon's Singapore website.
phishphorphun
06-05-2005, 8:55 AM
I got mine at the following site. However, shipping may restrict you a bit. Perhaps members from your part of the world can help you locate them.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=SearchBar&A=search&Q=*&shs=4T+Nikon+closeup&image.x=14&image.y=3
I got mine at the following site. However, shipping may restrict you a bit. Perhaps members from your part of the world can help you locate them.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=SearchBar&A=search&Q=*&shs=4T+Nikon+closeup&image.x=14&image.y=3
Thanks! Have asked Nikon's Singapore office and was told to place order with the dealers as it is out of stock in Singapore.
ccplim
06-08-2005, 3:14 AM
Thanks! Have asked Nikon's Singapore office and was told to place order with the dealers as it is out of stock in Singapore.
It is not really out of stock. The truth is that these items are not commonly used over here and they hardly keep any stock ;)
Andreas Werth
06-08-2005, 6:58 AM
Hi,
>I've also purchased the 50mm 1.8D lens, which I gathered from here is a good choice for aquatic photography.
It is definitely not a good lense for all purposes regarding aquatic photography. But it is very good under low light/available light conditions. Not a good lens for small objects, because with a dslr body your 50mm photos will look like 80mm (crop factor)! It has nothing to do with settings, like Hir0 pointed out.
The closest focussing distance of Canons 1.8/50 is about 45cm.