sab Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 just picked up a new macro lense for my camera the other night, and tested it out tonight on one of my non cichlid tanks (for once!) ! heres some pics... thats "Gomez" the Gold Gourmai (probably worthy of inclusion in the sept comp rather than my e yellow pic) school of glolite tetras glolite tetra glolite tetra the school again cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 very nice , your new lens works a treat, cheers Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzacam Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 *throws camera against the wall* there's no point in even trying anymore.. lol. Those shots are awesome. I have to invest in a new digital camera i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Wombat Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 sweet shots sab. New lense seems to work well mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Powder Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Glolite tetras? are they new? I thought that name was given to the genetically enhanced tetras. Photos are excellent as usual. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sab Posted September 9, 2004 Author Share Posted September 9, 2004 Hey all - cheers for the comments! I must say Im chuffed with the results too! Arj> the glolite tetras have been around for a while I believe. However, the term glolite was also used for that gentically modified danio that those scientists in singapore developed heres some info about them - pretty nice fish really and they school well too! Look better than a standard neon tetra IMHO! Glolite tetra Scientific name(s): Hemigrammus erythrozonus Max size: 4 cm Temperament: Peaceful schooling fish Water quality: pH around neutral, up to 7.5 and will tolerate moderately hard water Temperature: 24 to 28°C Origin: South America Comments: A pretty and peaceful tetra, ideal for planted tanks. it's colour shows of best in a tank with plenty of shading from plants and blackwater extract added. Suggested foods: A good quality tropical flake or granules, frozen shrimp and worms foods, daphnia. Sexing: females are plumper. cheers again steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeyBoyR Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Wow, Im speechless! What camera do you use? Im guessing it's a digital SLR? Those shots are works of art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sab Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi BBR... cheers for the comments! As I have said before it takes a lot pf patience to get a decent shot and many duds too! The camera I use isn't actually a Digital SLR , but I can add lenses to it. Its the Canon G2 (4 megapixel) - a few years old now but still more than capable of taking good shots. Canon have just released the Canon G6 which looks to be the ducks nuts! Its 7.1 MP and I would seriously consider buying/upgrading to that in the near future… or the Canon EOS300D (SLR digital) - but thats mucho more $$ I use either the optional wide angle lense or as these shots used, my new macro lens set. The trick is not to rely on the cameras auto focus, but to set your own foucs depth. Oh, use a tripod too, even when using a flash! Speaking of the flash, the Canon G2 supports an external flash connected via the hot shoe on top of the camera, which is what I used. The flash is hand held away from the camera and directed through the top glass of the tank - using an external flash the cameras flash is overrode and doesnt fire. Use the manual setting on the camera and don't rely on everything set up as automatic, which in most instances is not the best option for a good shot! hope that helps! cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fins Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Great shots Steve, and good camera tips. I find that most compact digital cameras unfortunately, don't have enough manual adjustments to give the necessary control for fish photography. You can still take great shots, but it would 5x the amount of patience. I'm not familiar with Canon G series, but you sure got some nice shots out of it. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sab Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 cheers Ed! The Canon G2 when it first came out (about three years back) was about $1,900!!! and probably one of the first 4MP cams within reach of the avergae consumer without going to the $8,000 digital SLRs level! Its still a great camera and as you see its manual functions and photo capabilities are awesome! This was one of the reasons I got it… that and the hotshoe for external flash! Canon have since released the G3, G5 (5MP) and now the G6. The G6 retails for a little over $1,000 I believe and reckon that is awesome value – its 7.1 MP too! Ive always had canon cameras and studied photography at uni as part of my graphic design degree all those years ago – i just love photography so its great being able to combine the love of teh cichlids and that! Agree re the average compact digital camera is harder to take a decent shot on. The lenses and CCD just dont have the umpph or precision. My suggestion to people who are looking to buy a camera is to buy the very best you can afford and do try and stretch the budget to get into the "next category" if you are serious about taking shots. Being a Canon guy, I'd consider the Canon G6 or the EOS300D SLR. cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett4Perth Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Have to agree with Steve, I am using a G3 and it takes great photos, but you need to use the manual functions and not rely on the automated settings. External "off the camera" flash is a real bonus as well. Cheers Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fins Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Yep, I reckon in 12 months time, D-SLR's will drop to around $1000 Canon definitely leads the way in value for money with the 300D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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