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i have a fuji finepix s602 camera but i cant seem to get enough light onto the sensor at a fast enough shutter speed to get nice pics of the fish.
can i ask what camera settings you use? (shutter/apature/flash)
and any other tips for getting good fish pics.
thanks

Make sure the Macro setting is on.

Can increase shutter speed by using a higher ISO setting.

Make sure the light setting matches the tank lights (overhead, flourescent etc).

Have the quality settings on the camera (saturation, size etc as high as possible). Have the compouter on , take a few , upload keep or dump, and back to the tank.

If you are practising with different settings keep a note so when you find a pic you like you know what settings were used.

Don't use the flash.

Don't "chase" the fish. Pick a spot in the tank where the fish you want to snap spends a lot of time and wait for him to come into frame (have the spot focused). If it's a fast moving fish aim slightly ahead of the fish so if he moves he'll still be in frame.

Feed them first , they'll slow down a bit if they are well stuffed.

Keep taking them, only about 10% of fish pics are keepers, if even that.

Don't worry about getting a perfectly framed shot, you can use your software to crop it. Concentrate on getting a clear unblurred shot.

Some fish like Danios are darn near impossible to get, too fast.

Lastly, don't give up - keep at it

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Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue.

Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.

The most important thing bensaf mentioned is that only 10% or less will be keepers. If you're expecting to walk up to your tank, snap a few shots and then have them all come out great, well, you're dreaming.

Take a hundred or so, maybe you'll get a handful of good ones. I've had success using burst shots, if your camera has that ability. Good luck!

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Back in the saddle!

thanks, i know any photo takes time to get a good one, so with something like a fish that wont sit still and let you snap it then even more so.
i will have a go next time i have time and use the burst and a tripod, the camera will allow high enough resolutions to get away with quite a bit of digital zoom.

not sure if the camera is working properly at the moment, wont meter properly in any situation, guess ill have to fiddle around with manual settings.

hembo666

It is not so much the settings it is all the time just waiting and waiting.

I have a Nikon 4500. My settings are all on Auto, Macro and Fine.
Why bother playing with different setings if your camera has a good Auto system.

I place myself in the one location every day after feeding and they get used to me being there. Fixed food is a way of keeping them in a close area for plenty of action sinking pellets does help.

It takes plenty of practice and then more practice. Keeping 10% if you are trying for a good photo might even be high I have taken 30+ and tossed all out other times I can take just one and it is exactly what I am looking for.

A good photo program like Adobe PhotoShop is a big help in presenting a photo on FP.

Have a look at this thread it has plenty of good useful infomation.

http://fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Photo%20Booth/49003.html?200502170914

Keith

Last edited by keithgh at 05-May-2005 23:00

Last edited by moondog at 05-May-2005 23:55

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