pictures of tanks

webbster45 · 03-29-2007, 11:39 PM

what kind of camera do you generally take pictures of your tank with? i have just about every type of camera in my home and am interested in snapping some shots of my tank. what settings allow the best pictures?

**Poseidon** · 03-30-2007, 08:12 AM

Hi Webbster45,

Use whatever you are most comfortable with, as far as the camera is concerned. I like to use my 24-70 lens for full tank shots, usually I have to use exposure compensation and set it for -1 or -2 if I am in an auto mode.

As for settings, there is NOT a "best setting" as every tank is different in some way. What kind of lights, reflectors, ambient light, the color of the wall paint in the room, these things all play a role in what the proper setting will be.

Check out the "stickies" at the top of this forum for some explanations on what shutter speed and aperture do...

03-29-2007, 11:39 PM	#1
webbster45 Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 34	pictures of tanks what kind of camera do you generally take pictures of your tank with? i have just about every type of camera in my home and am interested in snapping some shots of my tank. what settings allow the best pictures?

03-30-2007, 08:12 AM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,166	Re: pictures of tanks Hi Webbster45, Use whatever you are most comfortable with, as far as the camera is concerned. I like to use my 24-70 lens for full tank shots, usually I have to use exposure compensation and set it for -1 or -2 if I am in an auto mode. As for settings, there is NOT a "best setting" as every tank is different in some way. What kind of lights, reflectors, ambient light, the color of the wall paint in the room, these things all play a role in what the proper setting will be. Check out the "stickies" at the top of this forum for some explanations on what shutter speed and aperture do... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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