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#28655 Aquarium photography tips?

Posted by PrettyCranium on 23 November 2014 - 08:14 AM in Beginner Questions

Thanks everyone for the advice!  I ended up bumping my shutter speed to 1/400 to get nicer shots, though I did a bunch of them on lower speeds as well.  Those fish are fast!

 

Here's my first processed picture:

 

15666384859_68ecde2b2c_b.jpgGhostly by PrettyCranium, on Flickr




#28502 Aquarium photography tips?

Posted by PrettyCranium on 13 November 2014 - 06:37 AM in Beginner Questions

Thanks as well. I'm going to buy a round rubber lens hood to hopefully work well and not scratch the glass. Also I have to remember to bring some glass wipes with me, in case the glass is all covered with fingerprints!



#28500 Aquarium photography tips?

Posted by PrettyCranium on 13 November 2014 - 06:16 AM in Beginner Questions

Thanks! I will be taking the 35mm. Any use in getting the 40mm micro lens?



#28495 Aquarium photography tips?

Posted by PrettyCranium on 12 November 2014 - 09:49 PM in Beginner Questions

Long time since I last posted! Life is busy ...

I have an opportunity to visit the aquarium in Boston this week, and I'm confused with online tips as to which lens to use. I'm shooting with a D7100 and have a 35mm f/1.8 portrait lens, 105mm micro, 85mm macro, kit lens, and various zooms. Any suggestions or tips? Nikon's site has an article suggesting a 40mm micro, which of course I don't have.

Thanks in advance!



#20675 Affordable ND/grad filter starter kit?

Posted by PrettyCranium on 02 May 2014 - 08:23 AM in Beginner Questions

I'm interested in getting ND and grad filters to expand my horizons a bit in terms of landscapes.  I have no idea where to start!  I like the idea of the square types that attach in front of the camera rather than screw-ons, and I would be interested in a kit of commonly used types.  Amazon has some cheap ones but I am not sure about the quality.  I'm willing to spend more for better quality.  Any suggestions?




#18931 Tri-Pod Head for Telephoto Lens

Posted by PrettyCranium on 11 April 2014 - 09:09 AM in Beginner Questions

Does the Wimberley Sidekick work with Manfrotto ball heads?




#16918 D7100 not as sharp as D5100?

Posted by PrettyCranium on 03 March 2014 - 11:25 AM in Technical Troubleshooting

Yes, and sorry about the delay.  Bottom line is that the D7100 is nice and sharp.

 

I took comparison pictures of a stationary object using both cameras, both with tripod and delayed shutter release, etc.  The D7100 is as sharp or sharper than the D5100.  So likely, it was user error for me earlier (and I was taking pictures of birds, which move).

 

I took the D7100 with me to Whistler, BC this week and got some nice bird pics which I will hopefully upload soon.




#16843 Nikkor 300mm F4 AF ED

Posted by PrettyCranium on 02 March 2014 - 11:57 AM in Nikon Lens Discussion

Great shots. So tempting!




#16782 Nikkor 300mm F4 AF ED

Posted by PrettyCranium on 01 March 2014 - 10:07 AM in Nikon Lens Discussion

And don't you just know that if you go ahead a new lens will appear two weeks later!?!

 

 

Exactly!




#16723 Nikkor 300mm F4 AF ED

Posted by PrettyCranium on 28 February 2014 - 11:00 AM in Nikon Lens Discussion

Still waiting!  It's getting tempting to just go for the "old" version.




#15869 Learn to love auto ISO

Posted by PrettyCranium on 17 February 2014 - 03:51 PM in Tutorials & Tips

Thanks.  I wonder if I changed something inadvertently -- I'm shooting RAW but I can't get the screens with additional info anymore.




#15841 Learn to love auto ISO

Posted by PrettyCranium on 17 February 2014 - 11:39 AM in Tutorials & Tips

Thanks, Chris.  I can't seem to find the ISP data on my playback screen though.  Probably just being dense about it . . .




#15828 Learn to love auto ISO

Posted by PrettyCranium on 17 February 2014 - 09:56 AM in Tutorials & Tips

Just to clarify, if I'm using S priority, no need to set a minimum shutter speed, correct?  Would keeping it on "auto" work (that's one of the options for ss)?

 

Also, can I check which ISO the camera used for the shot without downloading the picture?




#15735 D7100 AutoFocus issues - looking for suggestions

Posted by PrettyCranium on 15 February 2014 - 09:25 PM in Technical Troubleshooting

See my thread below (D7100 not as sharp as D5100?). I wonder if this is a problem with the camera, and I certainly hope it isn't. That would be disappointing.



#15475 Another Mantis ( D3200 + 90mm Sigma )

Posted by PrettyCranium on 10 February 2014 - 02:42 PM in Macro

Really cool shot!




#15235 Nikkor 300mm F4 AF ED

Posted by PrettyCranium on 05 February 2014 - 07:02 AM in Nikon Lens Discussion

Any word on an update of this lens? VR is important for me because of a tremor. I really want to play with it!



#15204 D610 Giveaway - Winners Announced!

Posted by PrettyCranium on 04 February 2014 - 08:21 PM in Official Contests and Events

Congrats, Alden! So happy to see that you have won!



#14408 Australia Day fireworks Adelaide

Posted by PrettyCranium on 27 January 2014 - 10:31 AM in Abstract and Artistic Effects

Nice images, and thanks for the shooting info.



#14407 SB-910 Not consistent with TTL Mode

Posted by PrettyCranium on 27 January 2014 - 10:30 AM in Technical Troubleshooting

Let us know how it goes and maybe post some examples!



#14359 SB-910 Not consistent with TTL Mode

Posted by PrettyCranium on 26 January 2014 - 05:13 PM in Technical Troubleshooting

Great, keep us updated!



#14358 Nikon Remote Cord - Cable Release

Posted by PrettyCranium on 26 January 2014 - 05:12 PM in Beginner Questions

The cable is reliable, cheap and does not require batteries. I like to have a piece of velcro glued to the remote and a piece on one leg of the tripod so i can "park" it and find it easily.
I don't know if the D7100 Tony has can use an IR remote, my D300 and D700 can't.


Thanks, makes sense. I should invest in one.



#14334 The new Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

Posted by PrettyCranium on 26 January 2014 - 10:45 AM in Nikon Lens Discussion

Good-looking image!




#14333 Portrait

Posted by PrettyCranium on 26 January 2014 - 10:42 AM in Critique

Like the second one better, with the phone used as a prop.  Nice work!




#14330 Winter trees

Posted by PrettyCranium on 26 January 2014 - 10:32 AM in Black and White

Great shots again!




#14329 99% Black and White

Posted by PrettyCranium on 26 January 2014 - 10:30 AM in Black and White

Great image.  Reminds me to look at ordinary structures to make great shots.