"beginner" pics of tank and inhabitants

I am! But I use a Nikon D80 which is a DSLR, not a point and shoot like a Coolpix. So I am probably not much help...

But the same basic techniques still apply: keep the lens right on the glass, keep the flash off, use a tripod if possible, shoot with the daylights on...

 

Marshall, I don't know what a DSLR is See, it's a language all its own. Basically, spoke to hubby and I can't do what I want to do with the camera he gave me (thank you hubby) unless I have a macro lense and he doesn't have one for this camera. I guess this makes me feel a little better that I haven't been able to figure out how to get the pics I want. I need to use his Nikon to get what I want.....so, the begging begins lol

 

DSLR = Digital Single-Lens Reflex Digital single-lens reflex camera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Does he have a 70-300mm lens. I believe they have very good magnification at 300mm and will give you a good close up shot. You will need to stay about 6 feet from your target to get the best magnification.

 

You can shoot through one of these and get great close-up shots.

The Portal viewer can magnify corals really well, Acro IDs will never be the same

 

Thanks for the tip 2 in 10. He's got a few various (expensive) lenses so I hope one is what you mention. I think I may end up with ok, honey, I'll stand right here while you take a few shots so I'll have to get the best bang for the buck in a short time.

Just a side note, that others may enjoy. When I asked about using the camera and why he couldn't just give it to me to use, the response was - sure if I can get in your reef tank and rearrange your rock and such the way I'd like to see it lol. I guess we're both pretty passionate and territorial in our hobbies.

That is a very cool idea and I like the thought of having something like that just in general. Thx for the idea barbianj!

 

The sps is looking good! I'm still using my samsung phone camera, time to upgrade.

 

Yes, my lone piece is still alive! I thought you were going to go to the dark side SS :

 

Very nice pics, OFK.

FTR, I have to get my daughter to take my pics. When I try to use my auto-focus digital camera, every pic is so blurry that all you can see is fuzzy blobs. :-/

 

Ah HA! Giving away your secrets! ;-)