Recommand camera for aquatic shooting
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Just to clarify: do you refer to Underwater Photography (while diving) or taking pictures of aquatic life in an aquarium (from outside)?
For the former one we have a sub forum where equipment is discussed as well. There is no simple answer and the required budget usually stops a lot of people to dive into it further.
For the former one we have a sub forum where equipment is discussed as well. There is no simple answer and the required budget usually stops a lot of people to dive into it further.
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Oh i'm sorry if its not clear.I mean taking pictures of aquatic life in an aquarium
You're talking about the film type? If so, certain that those disposable cams will turn many people off.
Thanks for the clarification. In that case, there is no specific equipment required. Any camera can do it if you know how to position it to avoid reflections and glare.
Search the forum (e.g. for 'aquarium' or 'fish tank'), there are older threads discussing exactly this situation.
A good read. And yes, you can use almost any setup.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/7/photography
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/aquarium-photography.shtml
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/7/photography
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/aquarium-photography.shtml
Having the right set up is more important than getting just the cam. You need remote flash to get decent result.
See here for example --> Basic tips on aquatic photography
See here for example --> Basic tips on aquatic photography
What brings you to that believe? Explain a bit. Do read up about what shutter speed means and how it affect pictures.
Not really. Depend on your subject. If the subject is not moving at all, you really don't need that high a shutter speed. If it is moving very slowly, you don't need extremely high shutter speed either. However, if your lens doesn't has any image stabilization to it, a good rule of thumb is to shoot at 1/(the maximum focal range) of a second to prevent or minimise motion blur from your own hand. For example, if you are shooting with a non-stabilized 100mm macro lens, a good speed would be 1/100 sec.
http://aquariadise.com/aquarium-photography-tips/
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/digi_cam_basics_pt1.php
I was in an aquarium related forum previously, and there were much talk about how to take photos of the contents of the aquarium (small 1-2 feet tanks). A flash is absolutely crucial as the aquarium tends to be not very bright and you want a fast shutter speed to freeze action so as to showcase the colors and patterns of the fish and other aquatic life in it. Many of the members recommended 2 to 3 flashes from the sides and from the top of the tank. With multiple flashes, you'll need a triggering system for your camera.
A dslr or mirrorless camera is recommended and a long macro lens is required. Too short a lens and you need to go very near the tank, scaring the fish in it. Macro is needed to ensure the small fish in it gets enough frame coverage.
Lastly, you'll need to clean the glass walls of the tank to ensure clear images. Hope this helps
A dslr or mirrorless camera is recommended and a long macro lens is required. Too short a lens and you need to go very near the tank, scaring the fish in it. Macro is needed to ensure the small fish in it gets enough frame coverage.
Lastly, you'll need to clean the glass walls of the tank to ensure clear images. Hope this helps
Depending on your subject. For aquatic photography, generally you need to try achieving the followings :
Raise higher speed for moving subject like fishes and lower for planted tank.
Higher F no. for wider DOF & lower ISO for less grainy image.
Shooting with remote flashes enable you to get good exposure.
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