Any reef tank photography tips

[K8sReef]

Hey all,
I'm new here - and have a million tank related questions - but wanted to start with this, since it's common to post photos in a thread, but it's hard to get good photos with all the water movement and shadows created in the tank.

Some folks get great pictures of their tank, fish and corals - any tips for us newbies?

 

[K8sReef]

You'll notice my avatar is NOT a photo of my tank

 

[dbl]

You may want to take a look at the threads below. It may give you a starting point.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/juniors-aquatic-photography-how-to-the-basics.9217/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/how-to-take-pictures-of-your-corals-camera-settings-tutorial.7776/

 

[K8sReef]

Perfect - this is just what I needed - thanks!

 

[jsker]

Welcome, I am still try to figure out the camera with all the new lighting, I have found that either making temporary changes to my light settings to shoot pictures has made a big difference. On my list is also a 60mm micro lens.

 

[K8sReef]

Thanks - Now you got me reading about macro lenses. There's a site that lets you rent them, so you can test the lens before you buy one. Once I figure everything else out, I may try that.

 

[Duke4Life]

For fish get rid of the blues.

 

[dbl]

Thanks - Now you got me reading about macro lenses. There's a site that lets you rent them, so you can test the lens before you buy one. Once I figure everything else out, I may try that.

It's actually a great way to try out a lens or two before a purchase.

 

[Duke4Life]

From my phone (precyano)

 

[K8sReef]

That's amazing - yes, everything turns super blue in my pictures unless the lights are off.

 

[Steve Ruddy]

Here are a few tips for coral photography using a DSLR.

1. Turn off all pumps
2. Use a tripod
3. Use a shutter release
4. use ISO 100
5. use supplemental lighting to to offset tanks with overly blue color
6. use supplemental lights if the subject has to many shadow areas

Search my name and the word coral to see my images and email me with any questions.