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[350gt]

I really like how this guy comes out in pics.... SO........


http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_9788.jpg


No editing what so ever, I could easily adjust and make it look way better but why bother...:)

[Scutterborn]

Dude, it's your fault that I'm designing a certain part of the new tank just for one of these... I hoots get one. My wife still swears up and down to me that you photoshopped it. I told her you didn't.

[350gt]

She is welcome to come see it in person at sun up or down........ I get to see this BEAUT every morning and evening....


Look at the rock in the back.... If it were edited, they wouldnt have the natural look....


I have all the editing software.... but under LEDS you dont need it.... thats for the MH guys that have to exaggerate color. lol

[350gt]

Ben alot is in the camera and lens though too..... I dished out for a macro lens not to long ago

[Scutterborn]

Was it the one you "test drove" for a weekend from the camera exchange? I still don't have a macro lens.

[koa25]

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Under T5s on my old tank. Not leds ;)

[350gt]

Was it the one you "test drove" for a weekend from the camera exchange? I still don't have a macro lens.


yes I ended up buying it..... I received some gift cards for XMAS that helped out a bunch..

I felt the need since when I test drove it, I had all the settings in AUTO..... I am learning to shoot in all manual mode and adjust as I go......

[Scutterborn]

I picked up a awesome little Nikon DSLR and never use it. My phone is so much easier. :)

[350gt]

but phone pics look crappy..... get into the camera, and good luck if you pick up the bug..... its freakin expensive.... But camera lenses hold there value somewhat, thats the good thing...

[350gt]

18629
Under T5s on my old tank. Not leds ;)



MAN i saw one like that at the aquadome with a orange center... I almost scooped it up.. should have but these guys like a lot of room and kiss any neighboring coral good buy...

[Scutterborn]

I do ok with my phone! Lol. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/18/e5udedes.jpg
That's 100% untouched iPhone pic. It works for me. Sorry for the hijack. I'll stop now... ;)

[350gt]

Its all good.....


The NIKON will make those look awesome.... they look good but once you start getting into the camera, you will understand what I mean....

[koa25]

Yeah. I've had that nem since it was it was about 5" in diameter. Now it is 15" i had to shove it in the corner cause it took up some serious real estate. Beautiful nem. I like yours though. Distinct two tone. I liked it so much i bought one like it for my breeder ha ha.

[CoryDude]

Man that is a sweet pic. Nice depth of field for a macro shot. Did you clamp down on the aperture and extend the shutter speed? Great focal point too.

[350gt]

Thanks Cory but all that talk is still jibberish to me....


i don't remember the aperture, but yes shutter was extended to grab more light... If that's what it's actually doing..
lol

i am still new to this camera and just learning as I go.

[350gt]

I want to say I did bump up the aperture to get the everything in focus.... And lower the shutter to get more light....

I did change the white balance from auto to another preset and it seemed to do what everyone who tries to take pictures under LEDs has problems with... It took out the over dominate blue..

I new I could do more with this lens if I bought it.... Still have a lot to learn.

[CoryDude]

Basically you turn off your pumps, raise the aperture to a high setting, and keep the shutter open as long as needed. Just make sure you use a tripod. If your camera has an aperture setting use that to adjust your shutter opening to the desired number and the camera calculates the best shutter speed.

if your camera has a white balance setting that let's you measure the balance, look into getting a neutral gray card to help get you colors right. I got one for Christmas and use for almost every pic now.

[350gt]

Cool thanks... Will look into the gray card now. I saw some DIY ways to do it on you tube just never tried yet..