"GOOD" Aquarium Photos & Video: How important is it to you in the hobby?

[Cryptocaryon]

If you are a seller then a good unedited picture is a must

 

[Blknovass]

With the Amount of effort we put into our systems we all deserve the ability to show it off.

 

[Reefbuds]

It's definitely important for me to see the growth and of course to show them off to my family, friends and myself. I love showing the beauty of these animals

 

[blaxsun]

Did the same a few months ago. Any tips or tricks on taking good pics of aquarium without using filters?

I take pictures with the tank and office lights on, then just adjust the white point in Adobe Lightroom. I'll probably need to get a macro lens at some point to take some closeups of corals.

 

[jsker]

I have a Canon 70D, I have been after a micro lens for a while now.

 

[jdpiii3]

I enjoy taking pictures of the ever changing natural sunlight on my reef, I know I see the changes as the sun moves across the sky from sunrise to sunset. The lighting is ever changing. And yes I do post many, many pictures of the fish I keep. I might go overboard a bit posting the pictures though. Hi I'm Joe and it been two day since I posted a picture of my fish and reef on Facebook...

 

[steveschuerger]

Well I do have a fair amount of “throwaway” pics but I guess part of it is that I just like catching all the little things going on in this little watery world.

 

[Freenow54]

Have always loved photography. Did underwater as well. I got lucky when we were forced into digital to make us buy new equipment just like electronics, music ............. My original was a Pentax so I got to still use quite a few of my expensive lenses. I have a Pentax K-01 now and have found it very useful in the hobby, as well as on this forum. A lot of things get lost in translation, so I try to add a photo when it needs a clear explanation. I lie it for making a map of my par readings as well. As far as quality digital is an excellent format, as compared to film. Water is a tricky filter. In the old days you could burn an entire roll, and maybe get one good shot. Digital allows you to experiment for free. It is a nice feeling to get that one outstanding photo

 

[Reefjockey]

Started a new tank recently and I would like to document the progress (or sadly, the decline) of some long researched and desirable corals. I know my current tank looks good imo, but it is always fun to show off a little. Of course this is a big part of the hobby today.

 

[SHINYSuccubus]

This week we're going to be focusing on Photography and Videography for saltwater reef aquariums. The hobby within the hobby. The way you prove to everyone else you have some reefing skills! HA! Today let's talk about how important being able to take good photos of your aquarium is to you!

Is it important to you to be able to take GOOD photos or video of your aquarium and if so why or why not? Or maybe you don't even take photos or videos?

image via @TopShelfAquatics

 

[igord]

Photography was my only hobby before the aquarium came, o Yes - it is important for me

 

[feraco]

Hello

I hope all is well. I recently released AI Reef Cam a iOS app to help with coral photography in the coral lab I teach in.

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This app is helpful for photographing and blocking out blue light and creating custom filters.

It also give this the ability to measure light intensity in Lux and PAR-with your front camera. Lastly it has a machine learning fish Id feature. Here is a recent article about it. https://www.reef2rainforest.com/202...ters-windex-from-reef-tank-photos-and-videos/. If you would like a promo code to download just reach out.

Here is also a video showing you how to use it.

 

[Chris99999]

Okay tonight I just learned that "lens kits" are a thing. Do these really work/improve your shots for around 40 dollars? I have a Galaxy 10+.

 

[Sean Clark]

Okay tonight I just learned that "lens kits" are a thing. Do these really work/improve your shots for around 40 dollars? I have a Galaxy 10+.

Kind-of... how is that for an answer? It really depends on your lighting sanario and how you use them. Yellow orange and brown filters all provide different results. I personally try to create the most life like photos possible. Some people go for the most pop or contrast.

 

[Jedi1199]

Okay tonight I just learned that "lens kits" are a thing. Do these really work/improve your shots for around 40 dollars? I have a Galaxy 10+.

Not as much as learning to use pro mode.

I have a lens kit that has an orange filter which does a good job at taking the blue out of the shots, but I also find that it drowns out the natural reds or magnifies reddish colors to an unnatural look. For example, what should be a nice pink, is a candy apple red...

Gel filters can make a HUGE difference in the photos we take, but they are limited. Take the time to read through the photography forum. You will learn a ton about what makes good photos from there in just a short time.

Here is a good video tutorial on using "pro mode" on a samsung phone...



There is a tutorial for Iphones that is stickied in the photography forum.

 

[melfish]

I care enough to have a phone with a good camera (for a phone, I guess) and some lens filters, but not enough to pull out a DSLR. I want nice/true-to-life photos that are fun to take in the moment anda also to look back on and share, but they don’t need to be professional quality

 

[Freddy0144]

Cant wait until the tank is established on enough for Coral, I shoot a Canon 60D and have a Marco lens that I have not used a whole lot. I love seeing the pics with Macro lenses and cant wait to learn how to shoot these myself.