Willy Wombat Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Just wondering what brand and model of camera you use for your digital aquarium shots? Ill go first - Fuji FinePix - S304. I normally use the macro mode, with flash on the lowest setting, and play around with F stops and other settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gutty Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Panasonic Lumix LC40 I usually shoot in full auto mode but have started using the macro mode lately, generally use flash and have my white balance set to "flouro" and usually use an ISO setting of 200. I'm wide open to any advice. Lata Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I use the canon Powershot G2. Not the best for macro, but an all around excellent camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goobz Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I usually use my phone cause by the time I get down to my fish room and remember I was supposed to find the camera and bring it down.... Hey hang on my phones in my pocket that'll do!!! You get the picture.... Shame the picture quality is crap though. It takes 480x600 shots though so its not all bad... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Panga Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Hi I use a hp Photosmart 320. It takes some ok shots. It doesnt have and macro or much options. Hopefully i'll be able to update one day Cheers Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Hi Guys - Will post some photos soon time permitting. I use and am very happy with my Olympus 5050z. I know one other member who uses a Olympus 4040z and takes exceptional photos (much better than me). So I give both these cameras the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Desty Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Fuji S5000Z More info here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazimbwe Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 I use the Olympus C750 UltraZoom. Great Camera...pity that the guy pressing the buttons is a bit of a learner with the equipment burt a well priced camera with good lens and many great functions. The one, and only, short coming that I find noticable is the lack of a rotatable screen for shooting in cramped conditions or from strange angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Canon G2 and Canon G5. The G2 is far better as you have more control over the focus. Its the standard canon half-press. The G5 is a real PITA as it has roaming focus and as you can imagine, its not that great with zippy fish and water movement. Does anyone know if you can set a G5 to obey the half-press focus command when set to Auto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasanga girl Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 I have a Minolta A1 it is superb it has one of if not the fastest auto focus around really important for catching them fishies I too use the macro setting a lot. Trina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serial-Cichlid Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Canon Powershot A70 I set it on the Fast Shutter Mode and also use the macro function trying to take photos of the fish at a range of 10-15cm from the camera. It's also set on auto-flash. Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepperfish Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Sony Cyber shot DSC-707 5 MP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 canon ixus but i cant post pictures,ill ask my 10 year old he"ll probably know how! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcichlid Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Olympus 8080. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I use the cannon G5 powershot. Callatya Mine has the half press function on the auto setting. I dont know how to set it. it has always worked that way Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart74 Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Fuji FinePix S602 Cheers Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 i use a canon ixus 400 but its hard to capture a largish tank in the one pic at least so i have found. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serial-Cichlid Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 i use a canon ixus 400 Sarah - How do you find it as an allround camera? Is it easy to use? Based on it features and appearance I've just recommended it to a friend who's buying a camera for his girlfriend. Was also looking at getting one myself not just for fish photos either Have you got any pics that you've taken with it? Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Hi Paul i really like it for ease of use and its compact size , the photo quality is perfect too,i dont even use my other cameras anymore since i bought it over a year ago, its just im lazy when it comes to reading manuals and probably dont make use of half the functions. here is a pic hope i dont get shot for adding it , and its probably not one of the best photos i have taken but then this is a fish forum , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I also use the Canon Ixus 400. I find it a good all-round camera, although Im no pro photographer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serial-Cichlid Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Thanks guys. It looks like it takes good pics. The allround features and the compact size is definitely what's drawing me to get it. My mate is definitely getting it, he's just a sucker for women Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chorrylan Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 hi, I use a canon 10D SLR usually with a canon 28-135 lens. It's not light and not small but a great camera with lotsa features that help to compensate for my general lack of photographic skills. Some day I need to invest in a decent macro lens though. Virtually all of the photos here: http://www.planetchan.com/laurie/pets/fish/ have been taken with this camera and lens combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepperfish Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Chorrylan: With a good macro lense your shots should improve alot. Alot of those fish shots on your site the fish was blurry in some parts of the photo.. Nice camera BTW.. I want a 20D !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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