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Photographing Fish
Has anybody got any good advice on how to photograph fish in a fish tank ?
I tried it a few days ago but the results were poor.
I tried it a few days ago but the results were poor.
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Is it the reflection or the distortion caused by the water that is the problem. Not that I can promise to think of anything to help.
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I would try manual focus as the af will have a tendency to focus on the reflection. Also, is it possible to shine light into the tank via the top? Think that might help so long as the fish are ok with it..
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A circular polarizer will cut down reflections.
Link to tutorial, click on picture, short promo film first but let the video run
http://www.photoanswers.co.uk/Video-...h-a-poloriser/
Bazza
Link to tutorial, click on picture, short promo film first but let the video run
http://www.photoanswers.co.uk/Video-...h-a-poloriser/
Bazza
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Azz
I would try manual focus as the af will have a tendency to focus on the reflection. Also, is it possible to shine light into the tank via the top? Think that might help so long as the fish are ok with it..
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bazza
A circular polarizer will cut down reflections.
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Kit 1 Canon 1D Mark 3 Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II |
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