How about an aquatic photography workshop?

**vinz** · 4th Jan 2004, 02:51

Be aware, Benny's workshop will focus on DSLRs... cameras with many manual functions like focus, aperture and are supported by lots of accessories (external flash, macro lenses, etc). The workshop will be focusing on using these functions and accessories to take really good aquarium photographs.

Auto-focus cameras like the Sony DSC-P8 do not have these features nor support such accessories. This workshop will be quite pointless for auto-focus camera owners.

**hwchoy** · 4th Jan 2004, 03:28

well as least they'll figure out the $$ they have to fork out, or give up! :P

**benny** · 4th Jan 2004, 10:58

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Hi guys,

Just to clarify.

The workshop will NOT focus on DSLR or any specific type of equipment. It will be a more of a discussion on technique and simple trouble shooting. However, I am using a DSLR and will use it to illustrate certain techniques.

Some topics for dicussion would include:

1. Taking pictures of an aquascape
2. Simple photo tank setup
3. Lighting and reflection control
4. Equipment discussion

Those with compact digital cameras will benefit from topic 1 and 3 especially.

The objective is to let fellow members get more mileage out of their equipment. At the end of the day, we hope that all will be able to get a good picture of your aquascape (with whatever camera) as well as some better pictures of fish and plants. And we want you guys to share them with us on AQ!

Tentatively, the date for the workshop will be a Saturday around mid Jan (I guess it pretty obvious which day that will be). I am waiting confirmation of a few more details before I make an official announcement. Watch for it.

Cheers,

**vinz** · 4th Jan 2004, 13:21

Opps, my mistake.

**Addie** · 6th Jan 2004, 05:32

wish i can join in to learn more on aquatic photography. I am overseas undertaking an temporary assignment.

**jhseah** · 6th Jan 2004, 08:47

Pls keep me inform too, would like to join if date & time is ok.

Thanks

**Simon** · 6th Jan 2004, 09:49

Hi guys,

Here's the updated list.

01. wynx
02. lorba
03. Nicky
04. kenneth lim
05. goondoo
06. geoffrey
07. fisshie.com (tentative)
08. mervin
09. Eric kclee
10. jhseah