another camera ?

Discussion in 'The Bucket' started by chase19, Apr 8, 2008.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. chase19

    chase19 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2008
    Messages:
    244
    Location:
    mesquite texas
    im sure it has been asked a before but i have a problem focusing when i take pics they end up burry any tips would be great here are some pics
     

    Attached Files:

    chase19, Apr 8, 2008
    chase19, Apr 8, 2008
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2007
    Messages:
    4,884
    Location:
    Louisville, GA
    turn off pumps, skimmers and filters, low or no water flow when taking a pic :)
     
    cuttingras, Apr 9, 2008
    cuttingras, Apr 9, 2008
    #2
  3. JohnO

    JohnO Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2003
    Messages:
    1,662
    Location:
    Melbourne, VIC,Victoria
    Also try focussing with the lens at an 'angle' to the glass like this -/ instead of -|, if that makes any sense :)

    John
     
    JohnO, Apr 9, 2008
    JohnO, Apr 9, 2008
    #3
  4. ardo_ski

    ardo_ski Peppermint Shrimp

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2005
    Messages:
    424
    Location:
    Grand Blanc,MI
    First get yourself a cheap tripod that Will help the most. Than try to use the camera manual focus rather than auto. If you have a time delay use it the movement of your finger pushing the button will make it blur since you taking such a close up shot. Also try putting the lenses right against the glass. Hope this helps.
     
    ardo_ski, Apr 9, 2008
    ardo_ski, Apr 9, 2008
    #4
  5. JohnO

    JohnO Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2003
    Messages:
    1,662
    Location:
    Melbourne, VIC,Victoria
    Also try to get as close to the glass as possible, in the second pic in particular it looks as though your camera has focussed on the glass and not the subject you wanted. Does the camera have a manual focus?

    John
     
    JohnO, Apr 9, 2008
    JohnO, Apr 9, 2008
    #5
  6. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2007
    Messages:
    5,734
    Location:
    Bend,Oregon - USA
    Very clever use of the keyboard JohnO. What kind of camera are you using Chase? Brand, megapixels etc........
     
    missionsix, Apr 9, 2008
    missionsix, Apr 9, 2008
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. chase19

    chase19 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2008
    Messages:
    244
    Location:
    mesquite texas
    chase19, Apr 9, 2008
    chase19, Apr 9, 2008
    #7
  8. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2007
    Messages:
    5,734
    Location:
    Bend,Oregon - USA
    Looks like a nice camera. I use a crappy one with only 6mp. I think it's a setting or, un -familiarity to camera. Practice til' you get it. Good luck.
     
    missionsix, Apr 9, 2008
    missionsix, Apr 9, 2008
    #8
  9. chase19

    chase19 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2008
    Messages:
    244
    Location:
    mesquite texas
    yea i will play with it more im not the best at taking pics;D
     
    chase19, Apr 9, 2008
    chase19, Apr 9, 2008
    #9
  10. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2006
    Messages:
    3,941
    Location:
    TX
    make sure the glass is clean, all lights in the room are off and you're wearing dark clothing not to show a reflection on the glass. You can see a reflection in the second pic, and thats what the camera focused on. Make sure your lens is clean too.

    I use the auto focus and macro mode (the little flower thingy).
     
    geekdafied, Apr 9, 2008
    geekdafied, Apr 9, 2008
    #10