How to take photos of your tank using Prosumer model cameras (digital)

[felix_fx2]

Hello people....
Starting a discussion topic for this.
Having problems often taking picture of my HC during a FTS... most shots look over exposed when following guides from below. Detail also not good enough... very sad..

http://en.iaplc.com/howto/index.html

http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/11/19...m-photography/

http://digital-photography-school.co...um-photos.html

[felix_fx2]

If possible, lets upload some demo pictures with specs it was taken in. just for reference and fun

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...-aquarium.html

[Simon]

too bad, those who used to take excellent photo with their prosumer camera have moved on to DSLR.
You can approach hwchoy

[felix_fx2]

haha i noticed that too...
pity i am stuck with S95 or the iPhone 4..

[zonkkie]

I thought S95 one of the best in its class already. Can show pictures what do you mean by overexpose?

[Neondagger]

I just bought a slt. Seems that it's lose to dslr. Still learning how to use it. Anyone know if zoom lens or macro lens is better to take small object

[felix_fx2]

SLT? Sim Lim Tower? uploaded a testing picture...

Canon PowerShot S95
F-stop: 2
Exposure: 1/60
ISO:80
Focal length: 6mm
aperture: 2

[felix_fx2]

I thought S95 one of the best in its class already. Can show pictures what do you mean by overexpose?

zonkkie, look at the picture i attached below... the HC looks kinda "smudged"

Now here's a good post stating the diff between a Point & shoot vs DSLR
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/1229215-post10.html

Another write up for Point & Shoot
http://www.projectaquarium.com/plant...tAndShoot.aspx

[Simon]

SLT? Sim Lim Tower? uploaded a testing picture...

Canon PowerShot S95
F-stop: 2
Exposure: 1/60
ISO:80
Focal length: 6mm
aperture: 2

Looking at the EXIF data, you might want to use a small aperture, F 2 might not have the depth of field to keep all things in focus

[hencpu]

I just bought a slt. Seems that it's lose to dslr. Still learning how to use it. Anyone know if zoom lens or macro lens is better to take small object

Get a Macro lens. You can get 50mm f/2.8 or 100mm f/2.8 for your SLT. Both are macro lens & available in Minolta (older, original version) & Sony (newer & rebranded).

[Simon]

zonkkie, look at the picture i attached below... the HC looks kinda "smudged"

Now here's a good post stating the diff between a Point & shoot vs DSLR
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/1229215-post10.html

Another write up for Point & Shoot
http://www.projectaquarium.com/plant...tAndShoot.aspx

I do not agree with the conclusion from the first URL.

Firstly, we cannot compare 2 gadget of different sensor. Even if it is based on the output aka "Photo", the over saturation mentioned is merely a white balance issue.
To do a fairer comparison, all parameters should be the same. Focal length, ISO, aperture, shutter speed. However again, a DSLR and a digicam has too many consideration, lens plays an important factor.

All said, I believe using the 'right' technique with a PnS, will yearn a result comparable to that of a DSLR

[Simon]

Get a Macro lens. You can get 50mm f/2.8 or 100mm f/2.8 for your SLT. Both are macro lens & available in Minolta (older, original version) & Sony (newer & rebranded).

I wouldn't agree with that recommendation. You should hone your skills first and learn the functions.

[felix_fx2]

Get a Macro lens. You can get 50mm f/2.8 or 100mm f/2.8 for your SLT. Both are macro lens & available in Minolta (older, original version) & Sony (newer & rebranded).

He still noob.. think can play a while and get used to handling rather then diving right in and buying a good lens that he cannot use..

[Neondagger]

He still noob.. think can play a while and get used to handling rather then diving right in and buying a good lens that he cannot use..

Haha not thinking of good lens. Thinking of cheap lens

[Simon]

no point getting cheap lens, if you can afford, go for the recommended ones that people would recommend.
Lens is one of the more important thing that will affect the quality

[Neondagger]

no point getting cheap lens, if you can afford, go for the recommended ones that people would recommend.
Lens is one of the more important thing that will affect the quality

But I got cheap slt le. Only bought for 899 with lens. Worth to build 1k plus lens on this body?

[Shadow]

some one was advice me last time, get the best lens. That way if the picture result screw up, you know it because of the photographer and not the hardware

[Neondagger]

some one was advice me last time, get the best lens. That way if the picture result screw up, you know it because of the photographer and not the hardware

Haha budget le. Usually is the $$$ that stop Me from buying the best lens not the skill haha. I also want good lens haha.

[felix_fx2]

Lens is the killer. One of my office people play. Lens like many. 1 EOS body.

Like transformer.

[felix_fx2]

Looking at the EXIF data, you might want to use a small aperture, F 2 might not have the depth of field to keep all things in focus

I'll try again tonight. The s95 Can do f2 and up. aperture still fumbling with the menu.