First pic with the new cam.

***zhenya*** · 01-05-2006, 03:30 PM

Well, did a test run shot with the new Canon 350D...So far I can't say much as it was just a test with simple Av setting.

Mike, what do you think?

***Reefland*** · 01-05-2006, 04:05 PM

They look great to me! But that don't mean a lot.

gurumasta · 01-05-2006, 08:30 PM

wow. beautiful tanks!!!!

**Poseidon** · 01-05-2006, 10:54 PM

I think they are excellent! Great color, and sharp! I think your yellow tang is in fear of its life though, that RBTA is CRAZY HUGE!!!

BubbaWPB · 01-05-2006, 10:58 PM

Hmmm.... I wonder... if I get one of those Canon cameras, will my tank look that nice?

Seriously, nice tank.... any macro pics yet?

Bubba

showfish · 01-05-2006, 11:38 PM

Those BTAs are huge, cool pic. Love the 75 gal setup also. Keep the photos comming.

**charlie** · 01-05-2006, 11:44 PM

Gene,
You are hired!

You can come out next Saturday and take some pics

***zhenya*** · 01-06-2006, 12:06 AM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

I think your yellow tang is in fear of its life though, that RBTA is CRAZY HUGE!!!

Mike, I think he;s used to them being there but I may have to remove him soon if i don't thin out that anemone population.

As far as pics being sharp, I think they could better with practice and couple of good lenses. I used 28-135 IS on this shots and I must say that this lens is a bit soft at times. Maybe it;s just me though.

Bubba, no macros yet. It needs some time to set up everything and time has been short lately.

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie

You can come out next Saturday and take some pics

I guess I better start driving tomorrow if I'm to be at your house by next Saturday...

Rokie · 01-06-2006, 12:11 AM

Wow nice tank!

johnny gray · 01-06-2006, 03:42 AM

time for fraging how much

**Poseidon** · 01-06-2006, 07:44 AM

Well the 28-135 is going to be softer then say your 50, BUT I still think it does pretty darn good for a walk around zoom, with IS! My 24-70 is definately sharper then my 28-135, BUT it BETTER be, it was almost 3X the price.

I still think that tang needs some Xanax, or Valium, he has got to be freaked!

***zhenya*** · 01-09-2006, 12:31 AM

Mike,

I agree. It is a darn good lens for walk around purpose, I honestly don't take it off the camera all that much. I usually switch to Sigma's 24-135 f2.8 inside becouse of the larger aperture, around f5.6-f8 it is a very sharp lens for the money. Not L glass, mind you, but a good all around lens and build like a tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaWPB

.... any macro pics yet?

Bubba, took couple of macro shots using my 105mm macro lens, no extension tubes this time.

CaveManNOhio · 01-09-2006, 12:57 AM

Sweet pictures. Love the BTA

BubbaWPB · 01-09-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhenya

Bubba, took couple of macro shots using my 105mm macro lens, no extension tubes this time.

Very nice, Gene... you are very gifted with a cam! I really like the focal plane in the second pic...with the background outta focus and all. Very pleasing to my eye.

***zhenya*** · 01-09-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaWPB

Very nice, Gene... you are very gifted with a cam! I really like the focal plane in the second pic...with the background outta focus and all. Very pleasing to my eye.

Thanks, Bubba!

I used a bit larger aperture on that shot and focus on that one coral branch in the middle of the viewing field, this way everything else becomes out of focus. I think it would've been much better if i shot this shot somewhere at f3.5 or f2.8. I'm becoming addicted to photography pretty quickly...

***zhenya*** · 01-10-2006, 03:41 PM

Mike,

If you visit this thread again, here are two images I shot using that 24-135 Sigma. Images didn't quite turn out as good as I hoped but I didn't use flash and still, I sort of like this cam better than 300D. I got a long way to go with this one though, auto WB is pretty crappy, 300D I have is way better in that department.

BubbaWPB · 01-10-2006, 08:26 PM

How do you get the fish to look at the cam, Gene? Mine keep running away from it.. I get pics of the other end....

***zhenya*** · 01-10-2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

I get pics of the other end....

I get that alot,Bubba. I simply wait, and wait, and then click away as soon as I see that fish posed a bit. It helps if you have lens that are a bit longer( zoom/telephoto) and has more reach, so to speak. I also try to feed the fish just prior to me getting the camera going. I let them eat for a bit( pumps are off usually too), then I make sure there are no bright lights in the room and start clicking away... Sometimes it works and sometime it doesn't.

**charlie** · 01-10-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhenya

Thanks guys!

Mike, I think he;s used to them being there but I may have to remove him soon if i don't thin out that anemone population.

As far as pics being sharp, I think they could better with practice and couple of good lenses. I used 28-135 IS on this shots and I must say that this lens is a bit soft at times. Maybe it;s just me though.

Bubba, no macros yet. It needs some time to set up everything and time has been short lately.

I guess I better start driving tomorrow if I'm to be at your house by next Saturday...

Where were ya???? I was home all day

Oh, by the way, the first acro shot is outstanding

Ilia · 01-26-2006, 12:41 AM

Pics look awesome as always. The 75 is coming along nicely, and that 110 is a sea of red.

01-05-2006, 03:30 PM	#1
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,878	First pic with the new cam. Well, did a test run shot with the new Canon 350D...So far I can't say much as it was just a test with simple Av setting. Mike, what do you think? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

01-05-2006, 04:05 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,166	They look great to me! But that don't mean a lot. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

01-05-2006, 10:54 PM	#4
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	I think they are excellent! Great color, and sharp! I think your yellow tang is in fear of its life though, that RBTA is CRAZY HUGE!!! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

01-05-2006, 10:58 PM	#5
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	Hmmm.... I wonder... if I get one of those Canon cameras, will my tank look that nice? Seriously, nice tank.... any macro pics yet? Bubba __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

01-05-2006, 11:38 PM	#6
showfish Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 186	Those BTAs are huge, cool pic. Love the 75 gal setup also. Keep the photos comming. __________________ Learning is a lifelong process

01-05-2006, 08:30 PM	#3
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01-06-2006, 03:42 AM	#10
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01-06-2006, 07:44 AM	#11
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	Well the 28-135 is going to be softer then say your 50, BUT I still think it does pretty darn good for a walk around zoom, with IS! My 24-70 is definately sharper then my 28-135, BUT it BETTER be, it was almost 3X the price. I still think that tang needs some Xanax, or Valium, he has got to be freaked! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

01-09-2006, 12:57 AM	#13
CaveManNOhio Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Galloway,OH Posts: 43	Sweet pictures. Love the BTA __________________ Member of Central Ohio Reef Aquarists http://www.corareef.org/home.html When the going get's weird, the wierd turn pro.

01-10-2006, 03:41 PM	#16
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,878	Mike, If you visit this thread again, here are two images I shot using that 24-135 Sigma. Images didn't quite turn out as good as I hoped but I didn't use flash and still, I sort of like this cam better than 300D. I got a long way to go with this one though, auto WB is pretty crappy, 300D I have is way better in that department. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

01-10-2006, 08:26 PM	#17
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	How do you get the fish to look at the cam, Gene? Mine keep running away from it.. I get pics of the other end.... __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

01-26-2006, 12:41 AM	#20
Ilia Citizen Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 102	Pics look awesome as always. The 75 is coming along nicely, and that 110 is a sea of red.

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