How do you get such clear shots of fish?

Russellaqua

Coral Junkie
View Badges
Joined
Feb 1, 2008
Messages
3,361
Reaction score
58
Location
TX
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I have a Canon Rebel XT with a macro lens. F-11 works well for corals and plants but the shutter speed is too slow to get clear pics of fish. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
 
i have only had luck once with taking picture of my fish, while i dotn remember the settings i do know that i always use a tripod and step back so the fish arent responding to me so much
 
external flash, and high speed flash sync.

this gives you a flash, and shutter speed of 1/250+ which is much fast than 1/60 that you can get with on camera flash.
 
Fast shutter speed, put your camera in shutter speed priority mode. No need to use a tripod with a fast shutter speed.
Clown.jpg


YellowTang0906.jpg


YellowWatchmanGoby.jpg
 
Thanks everyone for the help. I'll try the new settings.
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT DO YOU USUALLY CHECK FIRST WHEN YOU LOOK AT YOUR REEF?

  • A particular fish I enjoy watching

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • The fish population—making sure everyone is accounted for

    Votes: 10 24.4%
  • Coral extension, color, or growth

    Votes: 15 36.6%
  • Recent additions or other changes

    Votes: 4 9.8%
  • Water clarity or the surface

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Equipment and water movement

    Votes: 1 2.4%
  • Signs of algae, pests, or trouble

    Votes: 3 7.3%
  • I just enjoy the whole scene

    Votes: 5 12.2%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 3 7.3%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new