Tank Journal Archive

Darren S · Aug 6, 2013

I bought a Canon 100mm F2.8 L series macro lens this week. It is taking a little bit to get used to the focusing.
This is my first attempt.

Thanks for having a look.
Cheers
Darren

MTG · Aug 6, 2013

nothing wrong with those photos what settings were you using darren?

Darren S · Aug 6, 2013

The first shot is f7 and 1/3 second shutter speed
The second two are f22 and 2.5 second shutter speed.
All taken with tripod with ISO 400

Brekel · Aug 6, 2013

Nice. Wouldn't mind some L series lenses.

chimaera · Aug 6, 2013

Very nice!

Darren S · Aug 6, 2013

Brekel said:
Nice. Wouldn't mind some L series lenses.

They are good, this is my second. I also have a 70-200 F2.8 L series.
I would love a 24-70 F2.8, but I only bought a 17-55 F2.8 a couple of months ago so that one goes on the wish list for a while.

Darren S · Aug 6, 2013

chimaera said:
Very nice!

Cheers mate.

ezza · Aug 7, 2013

Oh wow! So pretty. The last shot of the ric is my fave.

Darren S · Aug 7, 2013

ezza said:
Oh wow! So pretty. The last shot of the ric is my fave.

Thanks ezza, I'm learning but will get there.

Darren S · Aug 7, 2013

A couple more shots I have taken.
Thanks for having a look.
Darren

Wrangy · Aug 7, 2013

Nice shots mate! They're looking really good :) love the photos of the rics!

Darren S · Aug 7, 2013

Wrangy said:
Nice shots mate! They're looking really good :) love the photos of the rics!

Thanks mate.
I think I need to get some cooler coloured Rics to photograph. I have a couple of green ones but they are tiny.

MagicJ · Aug 7, 2013

Darren S said:
I have a couple of green ones but they are tiny.

But you have a macro lens ;)

Nice photo's - I'm not sure how far the lens is recessed on the Canon, but, rather than use a tripod have you tried pushing the lens barrel up against the tank for stability? This enables you to get closer to the subject whilst still stopping any movement of the camera.

Darren S · Aug 7, 2013

MagicJ said:
But you have a macro lens ;)

Nice photo's - I'm not sure how far the lens is recessed on the Canon, but, rather than use a tripod have you tried pushing the lens barrel up against the tank for stability? This enables you to get closer to the subject whilst still stopping any movement of the camera.

Thanks for the tip, I will give it a go. I am always open to advice.

aussieant32 · Aug 7, 2013

look great, what body you using?

Darren S · Aug 7, 2013

aussieant32 said:
look great, what body you using?

Thanks Ant, I have a 7d and a 550d. These are with the 7d.

Darren S · Aug 10, 2013

A couple more shots.
First one, red acan

This is the polyps on a Devils Hand leather coral.

Aspidites · Aug 10, 2013

That leather pic is sweeeeet!

Wrangy · Aug 10, 2013

Wow! Those photos are incredible mate!! :) Nice work :D

Darren S · Aug 10, 2013

Aspidites said:
That leather pic is sweeeeet!

Thanks, still getting the hang of the lens but happy so far.