Lets see those macros!

[danny zubot]

I finally figured out the macro zoom on my camera so I thought I'd share. The last two are tricky, see if you can guess the coral.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1071zoo_macro_2-med.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1071feather_duster.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1071blue_zoos.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1071brain_macro.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1071toadstool_macro.jpg

[bluetang]

Nice shots..
Whats with the distortion. They almost look fake or a drawing. Cool... :biggrin:
What setting are you on?
Great colors

Rob

[danny zubot]

The distortion in the last one is just me trying to zoom in too far. Haven't quite mastered the setting yet, but I found that by using a tripod with the lense as close as possible to the tank, I can use the 10x digital zoom on my camera. It appears fuzzy on the view screen but after the pics is taken the camera magically clears it up, within reason.

[Matt]

The last two: I'm guessing ricordia and alveopora?

Matthew

[OCDP]

I'd say the last 2.. well the first is a brain ... hehe how do I know? :lol:

nice shots danny, i'll take some macros tonight as well...

[whaase]

In case I missed it, what type of camera? Mine does not seem to do well with auto focasing (sp?)(No manual focas). I want to try and find a used Canon A70 (hint hint anyone?). My brother has one and it seems to work great!

Walter

[danny zubot]

Hey Walter, its a Pentax Optio MX4. I have a 512MB card in it so I can take up to 2 hours of mpeg 4 video. Check it out here.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Pentax/pentax_optiomx4.asp

[OCDP]

jeez, was I right or what danny? :razz:

I have a pentax as well, a pentax optio something or other ... I am sure it's a great little camera, but I don't know how to adjust all those settings, too many to be bothered with.. although, the pictures would be worth it. (my macros come in a little distorted as well danny) but i am by NO means a photographer, and i use no tripod.. go me.

[whaase]

Wow, nice camera! Seems like a good price too....

Walter

[danny zubot]

The first of the bottom two is part of an open brain. The last one is a bit fuzzy but it is my toadstool leather.

[OCDP]

sweet. do you have any shots of the brain i traded you?

[danny zubot]

That one is the brain I got from you.

[OCDP]

haha my bad i was referring to a shot of the whole coral. im sure it still looks the same, any more green on it?

[whaase]

Here is a few I've been able to get (Took many pictures to get these!)

No longer with me.... :sad:

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/blenny10.jpg

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/greenriccor.jpg

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/orangezoo1.jpg

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/purplezoo.jpg

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/shroom.jpg


This last one is VERY purple now under the new lights. It is also about 4x's it's size.

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/sps.jpg

Walter

[danny zubot]

Cool Walter, I have those same yellow tipped zoos, and one of those green striped shrooms. I like the close up of the lawnmower blennie.

[OCDP]

awesome shots Walter :cool:

I like that shroom

[Gujustud]

danny zubot: it seems as tho you are in 'digital' zoom which is causing the pixelation. See if your camera allows you to turn it off, then try it again.

Here's one of my favorite macros so far, that is one of the first i've taken with my camera:

http://www.ditchmond.com/gallery/albums/userpics/aquarium/normal_DSCF1983.JPG (http://www.ditchmond.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=65&pos=0)

I'll post some soon, as I just picked up a 10x macro lense for my cam.

[danny zubot]

Is that 10x optical zoom? I was using the 10x digital on mine. It has the option to zoom in 10x digital + 10x optical for a total of 100x. That makes it really hard to focus even on manual.

Nice pic though. :smile:

[bluetang]

Here are a couple of mine
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwDxArcUSc7ix6e1WFXW*qm*MP9sBRqFa7IyQFQw8rCsuIsQX enVeP7oWALHya23Ggz7ILBnfsDKoVliBGydetQupF2CJkjnrR4 vsKASlBw/DSCN0123.JPG
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwDhAsMUOdFsqEzfzK0U951V*tUJIuBwNJhdljTsF!XkzFdlg 45Dr3cWDXYq8r93mLt4pCG7rmr2L0OR2kQYCtXNIZu7IqUqycf QsQUBWGo/DSCN1098.JPG
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwDhArkUJM*ix6e1WFXW*maiuyXTFEYbEBtCH4wyM2fFArUFL zFVnezqJ4mABsvLZ5FckgRp5v!XhrHuzYpRgQxRzlYgMTvkBBV *F7QJaHI/DSCN0172.JPG
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwDhArcUqM7ix6e1WFXW*nMdaKkBcMzQIpW4*Gtx3cWViQzn1 SrslTBCfj5uYcYLPw83rZJt09Dl0VLDc5v1iYLRoqS2b3Vm19y WOk4f4zE/DSCN0170.JPG

[marie]

I love posting macro shots :biggrin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/mariesnell/2006_0307Image0016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/mariesnell/2006_0103Image0013.jpg

[christyf5]

I love posting macro shots too :cool:

http://www3.telus.net/seamonkey68/canreefredzoos.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/seamonkey68/canreefpinkyacro.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/seamonkey68/canreefgreenzoos.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/seamonkey68/canreefpolypcity1.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/seamonkey68/canreefacromacro3.jpg

Red bugs anyone :razz:
http://www3.telus.net/seamonkey68/canreefredbugs3.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/seamonkey68/canreefinsanepolyps.jpg

Christy :)

[whaase]

What kind of cameras are everyone using?

Mine is a Kodak DX 4530

Walter

[OCDP]

wow that pic of that purple acro is amazing... is it touched up at all? if not, thats a hell of a nice shot, and acro.. (i hope thats an acro, haha im still an SPS newb) :redface:

[christyf5]

yup thats an acro :biggrin:

I'm using a Nikon Coolpix 880/

Christy :)

[bluetang]

Nikon Coolpix 4200

[fastfish]

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1049superman3.jpg

[Funky_Fish14]

Ok before I read any of it im going to guess the last two. The second last one is Acanthastrea, and the last one is toadstool?

Otherwise I must say nice macros!

Now im gonna go read through the thread lol.

Chris

[Gujustud]

Is that 10x optical zoom? I was using the 10x digital on mine. It has the option to zoom in 10x digital + 10x optical for a total of 100x. That makes it really hard to focus even on manual.

Nice pic though. :smile:

well my camera has 10x optical, and 2.2 digital, but since I shoot mainly in 6mp/RAW it turns off the digital automatically which I like. The lense I just got is a 10x macro lens which is awesome. I'll try and get some pics shortly.

[whaase]

Here are a couple more. I found my new camera! Just have to wait a bit for it now... :biggrin:

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/acro.jpg

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/acro2.jpg

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/mushroom.jpg

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/ricc10.jpg

Walter

[props]

christy that purple one is insane!!!!!!! :biggrin: how long is the wait list on that one =o)
heres some of mine
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/7.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/1.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/10.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/12.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/14.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/2.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/6.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/3.jpg

[props]

oh heres an old one
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/PICT1181.jpg

[props]

i'll keep it going =o)
old pics
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/saddlenew2.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/newpics/saddlenew3.jpg

[props]

my bad... double post

[R.A.D]

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1289royalgramma02.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1289pinkbt.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1289zoos01.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1289shrimp.jpg

[fastfish]

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1289royalgramma02.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1289pinkbt-med.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1289zoos01.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1289shrimp.jpg

[Bryan]

What digital cameras are you folks using to get these outstanding pics..

[R.A.D]

Thanks for fixing that for me fastfish.

Cheers,

[rusty]

Those Pics are awsome I am still learning how to use my camera here is mine
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1508IMG_0639-med.JPG

[whaase]

Are you using a macro lense?

Walter

yup thats an acro :biggrin:

I'm using a Nikon Coolpix 880/

Christy :)

[christyf5]

Nope. Thats the beauty of the Nikon :wink:

[EmilyB]

With fear and trepidation, I picked up the new camera.....I have to make myself take pics... :lol:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/225DSCN0269-med.jpg

Ricordea Yuma

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/225DSCN0273-med.jpg

Chocolate Chip Star

[StirCrazy]

Ok I better throw one or two in here also.

http://members.shaw.ca/cyltic/corals/brain.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/cyltic/corals/brainmouthmac.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/cyltic/corals/brainridgmac.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/cyltic/corals/buttons.jpg

Steve

[danny zubot]

I guess I still have some practising to do, everyone's pics are so much clearer than mine. :frown:

[OCDP]

ditto... pentax optio S40 = :mad:

[StirCrazy]

use a tripod. also a camera with manual settings helps as well as only keeping about 15 out of 100 shots :mrgreen:

Steve

[Gizmo]

I use a Canon 20D Digital and I love the pics that come out... I'll dig them up and post. Maybe take some new ones.

[whaase]

Deb, Steve what type of cameras are you using?

Walter

[AJ_77]

most recent:
http://members.shaw.ca/AJ_77/apr05_bubblemacro01.jpg

[EmilyB]

Deb, Steve what type of cameras are you using?

Walter


Nikon Coolpix 5100.

[StirCrazy]

Deb, Steve what type of cameras are you using?

Walter

Fuji S602 Pro. I am a diehard fuji fan :mrgreen:

Steve

[whaase]

Edit: Never mind, just looked up your camera :lol:

Macro Lense?

Walter

Deb, Steve what type of cameras are you using?

Walter

Fuji S602 Pro. I am a diehard fuji fan :mrgreen:

Steve

[fishface]

i for the life of me cannot get macros like you folks can!! :evil: what's the deal? are all your corals within 2 inches of the glass or what? or is it my camera...or just operator error :redface: hehe i've got a canon a510 is this capable of those shots, does anyone know??

darryl

[christyf5]

I think your canon should be capable of it, it has a 5 cm macro. Make sure you have the macro setting on and you are holding the camera fairly still. Perhaps use a tripod if you have one. :biggrin:

Christy :)

[fishface]

yah, i think it has 5cm macro and i do have a tripod...but that's why i'm asking if all those shot's are of the corals are within 5 cm of the glass? mine are all futher back i guess. i think maybe i just need more practice...everyones shots look like bizzare microscope shots, very impressive i must say.

[EmilyB]

lens on the glass

my sony was awesome...

:cry:

[StirCrazy]

Edit: Never mind, just looked up your camera :lol:

Macro Lense?

Walter

Deb, Steve what type of cameras are you using?

Walter

Fuji S602 Pro. I am a diehard fuji fan :mrgreen:

Steve

I have filters which some times I uses and some times I don't and I also have a close up lense set which alows me to be anywhere up to 8X closer using my non macro settings. thoes pictures I used the normal macro settings that are in the camera though and no extrenal aid.

Steve

[megatron_55]

Here's a few macro shots from my camera . . .

EnJoY!!

YeLLoW wAtCh MaN GoBy
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/508/1449canreef_macro2.JPG

AnEmOnE cRaB
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/508/1449canreef_macro.JPG

YeLLoW sTaG

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1449canreef_noice4.JPG

PuRpLe TiP cAp
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1449canreef_noice3.JPG

ZoO'S (under actinic and when all the lights are on)

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1449canreef_update_zoo.JPG

:eek:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1449canreef_update_zoo2.JPG

[AJ_77]

those are great!

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/201macro_greenzoos.jpg
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/201macrobrain_oct04-med.jpg
dug this one up from 3 tanks ago:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/201cbs_small.jpg

[AJ_77]

what the heck - another oldie:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/201clark_hiding.jpg

[OCDP]

haha that is an awesome shot AJ.

[Salmon King]

How about this

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/japli/zoomcopy.jpg

Rob

[adidas]

anyone know if canon powershot a95 does macro? think i need a lense..

[props]

my newest addition
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/2.jpg
and one of the few lps? on my tank
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/1.jpg