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How often does a photographer use color filter array/lens? And how do you use it especially on a fish/fish tank?
What difference will it make to invest on lens adapter (wide and tele)? I'm using FujiFilm S5000 Z right now. What other accesaries that I can invest to improve my pictures?
Please don't mind I moved this thread to here (equipment forum), think it fits better here.
I infact don't have other equip., well, infact I'm not a real photographer. [smilie=oops2.gif] Don't know if there were many options of adapters you could find for S5000 Z? Anyway, your photos are great already. As for me, I would like to invest on few external flash light first, which can have better exposure conditions and less side effects from internal flash.
Well said CDM.
The lack of adequate lighting is the bane of aquatic photography. Additional light source will certain improve the hit rate compared to other accessories.
Since the bulk of the members here are using digital cameras for their aquatic photography pursuit, I would think that accessories such as color/special effects filters doesn't really help. You can always replicate the effects of an 81C in photoshop during post photography editing.
Having said that, close up lens/adaptors (for digital compact cameras) will certainly improve your composition (assuming the lighting issue is already resolved) by letting you get closer to your subject if they are small. And if reflection is a minor problem, a circular polariser might help. If it's a big problem, black out curtains will be the call of the day.
For full tank shots, a tripod WILL definitely improve your chances of a crisp sharp picture.
Hope that helps. Free free to check back here before you commit on your purchases.
Cheers,
ccplim
02-23-2004, 8:16 AM
Well said CDM.
The lack of adequate lighting is the bane of aquatic photography. Additional light source will certain improve the hit rate compared to other accessories.
Since the bulk of the members here are using digital cameras for their aquatic photography pursuit, I would think that accessories such as color/special effects filters doesn't really help. You can always replicate the effects of an 81C in photoshop during post photography editing.
Having said that, close up lens/adaptors (for digital compact cameras) will certainly improve your composition (assuming the lighting issue is already resolved) by letting you get closer to your subject if they are small. And if reflection is a minor problem, a circular polariser might help. If it's a big problem, black out curtains will be the call of the day.
For full tank shots, a tripod WILL definitely improve your chances of a crisp sharp picture.
Hope that helps. Free free to check back here before you commit on your purchases.
Cheers,
Hi benny, may I ask what is a black out curtain and how it look like? Is it just a simple piece of black cloth?
Well, I found some equipments in Ebay. Just checking to see if it helps with my pictures. As for lighting, it is hard to say sometimes. If I take pictures during day time, the pictures come out better (just one tank...not all my tanks). During night, different tank needs different light. It's just a lot of work to take pictures of a few fishes in all different tanks since they all in different location in the house.
benny
02-23-2004, 10:21 PM
Hi benny, may I ask what is a black out curtain and how it look like? Is it just a simple piece of black cloth?
Black out curtains are not photographic accessories, althought I suppose you can call it a anti-reflection aid.
It's normal curtains that is made up of 2 layers, the outer layer facing outside is a light proof material that does not allow light to come through. Movie buffs usually have them installed in their viewing rooms.
If you don't already have them on your window, you can use any piece of black cloth that does not allow light through. Use it like photographers do in the olden days, cover over themselves and the camera. But in our case, you tape the cloth on the top and sides of the front of tank and cover yourself and the equipment. No more reflection, but a real hassle to use.
The above is more suitable for field photography on collection trips with a small tank as there's sunlight all around you and the fishes is too delicated to be transported back for a proper shoot.
However, if you must shoot during the day and the reflections are ruining all your shots, it's a low cost solution worth considering.
Cheers,
ccplim
02-24-2004, 8:17 AM
Hi benny, may I ask what is a black out curtain and how it look like? Is it just a simple piece of black cloth?
Black out curtains are not photographic accessories, althought I suppose you can call it a anti-reflection aid.
It's normal curtains that is made up of 2 layers, the outer layer facing outside is a light proof material that does not allow light to come through. Movie buffs usually have them installed in their viewing rooms.
If you don't already have them on your window, you can use any piece of black cloth that does not allow light through. Use it like photographers do in the olden days, cover over themselves and the camera. But in our case, you tape the cloth on the top and sides of the front of tank and cover yourself and the equipment. No more reflection, but a real hassle to use.
The above is more suitable for field photography on collection trips with a small tank as there's sunlight all around you and the fishes is too delicated to be transported back for a proper shoot.
However, if you must shoot during the day and the reflections are ruining all your shots, it's a low cost solution worth considering.
Cheers,
Thanks benny! That sounds like a good idea for me. My biggest problem is that my tank is just beside the window. So, the light from outside is always a problem [smilie=oops2.gif]