Better photos

[xj_matt]

So I have a cannon rebel t6 I am looking to get better pics but not brake the bank on a macro lens. So all you photo gurus/infidels can give me tips and tricks to get better and more close up pics that would be awsome.

I am sure I am not the only person that would wanna knows this stuff thanks guys

 

[GugsJr]

Matt if you get that frag todayh I can show you

 

[Wojtek]

Hey! The key is custom white balance. I am no expert but you are welcome to visit and I can help you with that.

 

[GugsJr]

Hey! The key is custom white balance. I am no expert but you are welcome to visit and I can help you with that.

This is the key. This is what I was going to show you.

Here are the other tips:

1. Custom White Balance. Best way is to put a white reef safe material and use that as the custom white balance. Second option is to put a white piece of paper on the back side if your tank isn't painted of course....lol
2. Tripod.
3. Turn off all pumps and power heads
4. Wireless remote to take the picture. If not use a delay setting on the camera. Prevents unwanted movement.

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[sk8elenex92]

I want to learn.

 

[GugsJr]

I want to learn.

I can show you when you pick up the mangroves

 

[sk8elenex92]

Sweet. I might swing by my brothers and pick up his cam.

 

[maidia]

[MENTION=3414]xj_matt[/MENTION]

Cheap lenses --- > Sigma 17-70 Macro ---> Tamron 90mm. Remember some of Macro lenses is not fast.
Need this if you want topdown picture --> https://www.avastmarine.com/products/top-down-porthole-smartphone-edition

 

[sk8elenex92]

[MENTION=3414]xj_matt[/MENTION]

Cheap lenses --- > Sigma 17-70 Macro ---> Tamron 90mm. Remember some of Macro lenses is not fast.
Need this if you want topdown picture --> https://www.avastmarine.com/products/top-down-porthole-smartphone-edition

Mai what do you mean not fast?

 

[maidia]

Mai what do you mean not fast?

Macro lenses most of the time for still picture (object stay still). Hard to focus on the fast moving subject. I meant some of them slow.

 

[GugsJr]

[MENTION=3414]xj_matt[/MENTION]

Cheap lenses --- > Sigma 17-70 Macro ---> Tamron 90mm. Remember some of Macro lenses is not fast.
Need this if you want topdown picture --> https://www.avastmarine.com/products/top-down-porthole-smartphone-edition

I was wondering if there was a DIY version of this

 

[maidia]

I was wondering if there was a DIY version of this

I saw a guy forgot the link, he made one with PVC pipe and working good.

 

[GugsJr]

I saw a guy forgot the link, he made one with PVC pipe and working good.

That's what I was thinking with plexi class on the bottom and maybe some silicone

 

[madjoe]

Only suggestion i have is just steal them off the internet only way i can get good pics lmfao

 

[maidia]

Only suggestion i have is just steal them off the internet only way i can get good pics lmfao

So not madjoe rename is MadStealJoe?

 

[xj_matt]

So not madjoe rename is MadStealJoe?

Hahahahahhaahhahahah

 

[madjoe]

So not madjoe rename is MadStealJoe?

Yea i steal your pics cause mine suck lol

 

[Sawdonkey]

I was wondering if there was a DIY version of this

Yes, glue some clear acrylic to a section of six inch PVC, or just buy a top down viewer for $15.

Also, for anyone that has a decent camera but doesn’t want to pay out the nose for a macro lens, you can buy extension tubes or magnifying lenses for less than $30. Either of these will allow you to use a regular zoom lens as a macro lens. It’s not exactly the same, but you can still take great photos. I find that magnifying lenses take better pics, but are a bigger pita because you have to switch lenses at different focal lengths. The extension tubes are easier because you’re always in focus. I have both and use both, but prefer the tubes for simplicity. Or.....you can buy a macro lens for $700.

Regarding color, I usually turn down my blues before a photo session. Cameras don’t typically handle all of the blue very well.

 

[GugsJr]

This is my macro lens

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/ef/macro/ef-100mm-f-2-8l-macro-is-usm

Top down viewer for $15?

 

[Sawdonkey]

This is my macro lens

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/ef/macro/ef-100mm-f-2-8l-macro-is-usm

Top down viewer for $15?

Yeah, you have the good stuff. I’m cheap and look for ways to replicate the good stuff. By top down viewer for $15, I’m basically referring to a piece of plexi surrounded by a wall. They sell them in marine depot or BRS.

Unless you’re really serious about photography, a $700 lens is out of the question for most people. I like my camera stuff, but I’m OK with good, not great.