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On 10/25/2002 2:06:09 PM
i like to do some photography of planted tanks. I'm thinking of custom making tanks so that my cameras can get closer and take better close-ups. One way is to make my tanks shallower so that i can get closer from the top.
Also, are there some glasses that are less reflective? so i can get clear shots?
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On 10/25/2002 6:19:17 PM
Hi, I intend to go as close as 1 cm.
Shallower tank is for top views. I'm even thinking of tanks with walls slanted at 45 degrees so that i may take at an angle.
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You may have problems with your requirements. I'm not sure about the types of fishes and plants you are shooting, but it will determine your photography tank size. However...
The point on close up:
Going as close as 1 cm, you don't need a planted tank. Even if you are shooting frys. there is no depth of field for you to take advantage of the background. Secondly, even if you lens can get that close normally (e.g Canon MP-E65mm), but not with a glass between you and the fishes. In addition, unlike insect and reptiles, fishes are less cooperative and will rarely let you get that near them. Except for larger fishes, which you can maybe get an eye or details of the scales. So planted or not, no difference.
I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?
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