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hockeydude1510 · 07-19-2003, 11:49 PM

I cant get one darn picture of any of my fish. I have a kind of cheap vivitar digital camera

any suggestions

wabyrd · 07-20-2003, 04:49 AM

Keep trying...

Really, I was trying to get some nice close up pics of my fish one night and I took nearly 150 photos. I kept about 8 of them. You have to be patient. To me, it seems like every time I have a perfect shot lined up, another fish swims right in the line of view as I snap the shutter. The other thing that happens is that just as I snap the shutter on a still fish, the little guy takes off like a bat outta **** and is just a streak on the photo. Just be patient and you'll eventually get some decent photos.

Allivymar · 07-20-2003, 09:26 AM

Try to take pics of something else.

If I try to get pics of the pleco, the loaches get in the way; if I try to take pics of the loachs the angels get in the way, and so on [acronym:2b8266cf60="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:2b8266cf60]

Seriously, patience is truly a virtue here. You may also want to check the photography section for camera tips. Good luck!

hockeydude1510 · 07-20-2003, 10:59 AM

thanks for everything that really helped

reefrunner69 · 07-20-2003, 02:14 PM

Moving to the Show Off/Photography forum for mor exposure.

fishfreek · 07-20-2003, 03:14 PM

hockeydude, one of the first things to do is to know your cameras limits. Every camera has its limist as far as focus lenght, etc. Often we as photographers try to get to close for the camera to properly photo graph.

Aonther thing would be to take photos with the lights off in the room and the only light being that from the tank. This usuallyhelps so you dont need a flash. If you do use flash dont be square with the tank because the glass will flash the flash back at you.

could you describe your issues with clear photos and maybe we can target your advice.

hockeydude1510 · 07-20-2003, 11:37 PM

thanks for all the help

07-19-2003, 11:49 PM	#1
hockeydude1510 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey USA Posts: 23	pictures!!! I cant get one darn picture of any of my fish. I have a kind of cheap vivitar digital camera any suggestions

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wabyrd Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 317 Images: 3	Keep trying... Really, I was trying to get some nice close up pics of my fish one night and I took nearly 150 photos. I kept about 8 of them. You have to be patient. To me, it seems like every time I have a perfect shot lined up, another fish swims right in the line of view as I snap the shutter. The other thing that happens is that just as I snap the shutter on a still fish, the little guy takes off like a bat outta **** and is just a streak on the photo. Just be patient and you'll eventually get some decent photos. __________________ Bill http://www.billandheather.net/the_fish.htm

07-20-2003, 02:14 PM	#5
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	Moving to the Show Off/Photography forum for mor exposure. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

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fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	hockeydude, one of the first things to do is to know your cameras limits. Every camera has its limist as far as focus lenght, etc. Often we as photographers try to get to close for the camera to properly photo graph. Aonther thing would be to take photos with the lights off in the room and the only light being that from the tank. This usuallyhelps so you dont need a flash. If you do use flash dont be square with the tank because the glass will flash the flash back at you. could you describe your issues with clear photos and maybe we can target your advice. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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07-20-2003, 09:26 AM	#3
Allivymar Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,355 Images: 15	Try to take pics of something else. If I try to get pics of the pleco, the loaches get in the way; if I try to take pics of the loachs the angels get in the way, and so on [acronym:2b8266cf60="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:2b8266cf60] Seriously, patience is truly a virtue here. You may also want to check the photography section for camera tips. Good luck!

07-20-2003, 10:59 AM	#4
hockeydude1510 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey USA Posts: 23	thanks for everything that really helped

07-20-2003, 11:37 PM	#7
hockeydude1510 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey USA Posts: 23	thanks for all the help

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