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    I mean, how is that going to help with fish that darts all over the shop? Insects maybe got chance. The DOF (depth of field) is the part of the nightmare. Sooo shallow! I have to hold my breath when releasing the shutter, else it will OOF (out of focus).

    Yes, it is a Otocinclus! That's the only thing that will stay still enough for me to focus for now....

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    Fun!!

    I did a series on the transparent glass goby. Some were shot with this lens whilst others with the 180mm..



    By the way, the focusing rail is only useful for static subjects.

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    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    By the way focusing rail only useful if you're using tripod.
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    The subject with a more normal perspective.


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    Ok, upgraded to taking something moving, but no where as fast as a goby yet.

    There are somethings infront of the shrimp eye. Any idea what are they? Look like parasites!


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    looks like cataract
    shoot more extreme macro, looks like fun
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    Wow great pictures, i'm also curious to know what is the 'thing' in front of the eyes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by trident View Post
    looks like cataract
    shoot more extreme macro, looks like fun
    Erm, I perspire like crazy when I try to get a shot lor. My chances of going blind early with this lens is very high.

    Quote Originally Posted by benetay View Post
    Wow great pictures, i'm also curious to know what is the 'thing' in front of the eyes.
    If you look closely, it is all around the head area. I am inclined to think they some parasites. When it molt maybe I will take it to the lab and see under the microscope what it is.

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    looks like rotifers

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    This is the best I could get with a moving subject. Very much prefer the 180mm to this.



    I will go rest my eyes now...

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    hi experts, i have a 60mm micro lens and a flash and D80. do you think i can achieve the same results with enough practice? But first i need to know the how is the set up like? is there a remote flash for these macro shots?

    Thanks!

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    For the whole fish, 60mm should be ok. If you are looking to fill the whole frame with a fish fry, then probably not. Take some pictures and show. I am sure the guys here will help you along.

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    you should be able to shoot some bigger fishes, but will need a longer lens for the smaller ones. and you will need more flash, one would not be enough. the N flash unit has slave function which can be controlled by the camera's on board flash.

    ck, actually turn out quite well, considering it's so difficult to focus, well done
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    ok this is not exactly macro. handheld using only lights from tank. but somehow when i try to take shots like the ottos that you took and they are horrible and somehow dissapointing, i guess i will take some pics and show as i dont bother to store those shots....


    i've read that you need at least 3 flashes with 2 slaves to achieve a 3D effect.. maybe i should borrow from friends and experiment this one day when i am free.

    sorry to disturb your thread and i guess i should start a new thread if this topic benefits newbies like me.

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    why do your need a longer lens for small fish?
    why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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    Yeah, I also don't understand why you need longer lens for small fish.
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    think! people, think!!!
    why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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    Huh? It is a trick question eh?

    My experience with the 60mm is that you tend to get too close to the glass for small fishes, resulting in reflection of the lens on the glass. Either that or you press the fish against the front glass.

    For larger fish (barbs, etc) is not a issue since you will need to move further away to focus.

    ck

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