Picture question

joe@inreef · 12-15-2003, 09:10 PM

Maybe this is a stupid question, but how do you keep the flash from showing up as a glare on the tank when taking pictures. I have many pictures where all you see is a flash on the tank. I really dont get along very well with my many cameras. I keep blaming my pics on the camera I use, but I have six, and they all take the same poor pictures.

Pro_builder · 12-15-2003, 09:13 PM

I keep my camera angled at the glass just a bit. This helps to bounce the reflection just a bit, so it isn't in my picture.
It is either this or I am really lucky.

ReefLady · 12-15-2003, 09:13 PM

Joe,

I personally find it next to impossible to take decent pics with a flash. I never ever use it - not one of my pictures in my gallery was taken with the flash.

I usually take the pics with the MH's on, to insure enough light, and set the shutter speed at ~ 60. I find if I go less than 30, I need to bump up the exposure levels a bit, and use a tripod.

Some people might also recommend an external flash, which you can "aim" at a spot other than directly at the glass/tank, but I've never personally used one.

Sorry if this isn't much help! Travis is probably the best person to ask about this (that I know of).

mwrager · 12-15-2003, 09:23 PM

I never ever use a flash and i use a tripod.

wooddood · 12-15-2003, 09:44 PM

i quit using the flash also because i had the same problem too,but i still have a crappy camera.lol

Travis · 12-15-2003, 09:48 PM

I won't use an on-camera flash for tank pics. I swore them off altogether, but an off-camera flash really does make a huge difference! Esp. with fish.

If one of your six cameras is a newer SLR, give the off-camera flash a try.

T

traip93 · 12-27-2003, 12:21 AM

e are talking about a digital camera right?

mnreefman · 12-27-2003, 12:25 AM

how do i turn off my flash..... lol

12-15-2003, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	I keep my camera angled at the glass just a bit. This helps to bounce the reflection just a bit, so it isn't in my picture. It is either this or I am really lucky. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

12-15-2003, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	Joe, I personally find it next to impossible to take decent pics with a flash. I never ever use it - not one of my pictures in my gallery was taken with the flash. I usually take the pics with the MH's on, to insure enough light, and set the shutter speed at ~ 60. I find if I go less than 30, I need to bump up the exposure levels a bit, and use a tripod. Some people might also recommend an external flash, which you can "aim" at a spot other than directly at the glass/tank, but I've never personally used one. Sorry if this isn't much help! Travis is probably the best person to ask about this (that I know of). __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

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mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	I never ever use a flash and i use a tripod. __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

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wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	i quit using the flash also because i had the same problem too,but i still have a crappy camera.lol __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I won't use an on-camera flash for tank pics. I swore them off altogether, but an off-camera flash really does make a huge difference! Esp. with fish. If one of your six cameras is a newer SLR, give the off-camera flash a try. T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

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traip93 Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 67 View Gallery Karma Komment	e are talking about a digital camera right? __________________ chad 125 RR, 45g sump, 10g refugium, MRC-1

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mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	how do i turn off my flash..... lol __________________ http://reefrock.com

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