How To Take Close Up Pics Of Fish

[RobGoldsmith]

Just wondering, what would I need to get clear close up shots, I have been using my phone but I never get good close shots. I always want to take photos of my fry but they look blurry.

Any ideas?

Rob

 

[c-dub]

Hey Rob,

Have a read of this pinned thread, it should be very helpful.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/19038-taking-great-fish-photos-how-to/

One of the main things I took away from it is to have no other light sources in the room, and to use the 'macro' feature on your camera.

Unfortunately my camera does not have this function.

 

[Mikaila31]

You need a camera first. Then you need to learn to use the camera. Good pictures are not hard to get with a decent camera, it does require a little learning though. Don't buy a camera and expect it to take good pictures for you. If a decent camera isn't getting the results you want, its generally because its in 'auto' mode. As far as lenses go I know very little. As nice as DSLRs are you don't NEED them to get good pictures. Regardless, small fry are not at all easy to take pictures of lol

 

[c-dub]

You need a camera first.

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[RobGoldsmith]

We have a couple DSLRs here that I havent used, might have a look but from what I remember they still didnt get good images on things close up. I have some experience with cameras (cough robsastrophotography.co.uk cough) haha.

Thanks for the link, I shall give it a read later. I think you are right, manual is prob the best way to go.

Thanks
Rob

 

[Carlovel1]

What I usually do, is take photos from a distance, zooming in using Optical zoom only. And I put the camera on 'Super Macro Mode'

Oh and never use flash

 

[CletePurcel]

If you have a DSLR then I would get a macro lens.

I use the Tamron 90mm on a Sony DSLR. Some examples are here:

http/altdigital.zenfolio.com/p611882662

These are just hand held, no flash and high ISO (often manual focus).

 

[RobGoldsmith]

Excellent shall have a look

 

[S2SWB]

I use two different cameras for aquatic photos, dependant on what type of fish I'm taking photos of.

For slow paced fish in a well lit tank I will use my little compact digital camera coupled with it's Macro shooting feature.

My preference, though, goes to my Nikon D300 DSLR. I agree that a Macro prime lens is the way to go (the Nikkor 50mm 1.4 is a very nice, cheap lens), but for the moment I'm just using the bog standard, basic kit lens: 18 - 55mm.

Lighting and timing is the key, especially with fast moving little critters! A clean tank front, free of smudges and large marks also helps.

Anyho, best of luck!

 

[Plecostomos Fan]

What I usually do, is take photos from a distance, zooming in using Optical zoom only. And I put the camera on 'Super Macro Mode'

Oh and never use flash

"Super marco mode" no wonder you can take good photo's i would guess thats not a cheap camera!!!!!!