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First Pics with new Camera

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jtesdall, Feb 3, 2008.

  1. Feb 3, 2008 #1
    jtesdall

    jtesdall Expert Reefkeeper

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    Ok here are the first pictures with the new Nikon D40x. I have only used the included software for editing but plan on using Photoshop soon. I am not anywhere near the quality that Ein and Sone have shown us but I am hoping they or others will give me some tips for improvements.
    Blue Xenia
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    Green Cap
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    Sabae
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  2. Feb 3, 2008 #2
    seanndenise1

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    those are some of the best pics ive seen, nice and clear and everythings in focus.

    do a full tank shot.

    what kind of anemone is that?.

    looks good.
     
  3. Feb 4, 2008 #3
    phishcrazee Riverside

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    Look pretty nice to me /site/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif  How macro can you go with it?
     
  4. Feb 4, 2008 #4
    jtesdall

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    Thanks! Maybe it is because they are my own, but I just don't think they are any where near the quality that Bill, Sone and others have posted. Seeing theirs I just say WOW! I will keep working on it. Maybe with photoshop I can improve them.
    Currently I just have the standard 18-55 zoom lens with +1, +2 and +4 Macro filters. The filters are pretty good, but I think that is probabally why I am not happy with the pictures. I need a real Macro lens, maybe a 100mm macro. I will think about it, reef shots were secondary as I really bought this for software shots at work. The works shots are coming out awesome since I don't need the extreme closeups!
    Sean, I will see about a full tank shot. I have taken them but they are at work and with the ice today I am working from home.
     
  5. Feb 4, 2008 #5
    IowaDiver West Des Moines

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    I think einstein has a 60 mm macro lens and it takes some great closeup pictures. The 60mm f/2.8 AFD Micronikkor looks like a pretty good lens.
     
  6. Feb 4, 2008 #6
    slovan

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    Your pictures look awesome Joel! Thanks for the flattering comments but I'm a novice in every sense of the word. Sorry I can't help you out much as I am still learning myself. It's great to see the pictures and I look forward to seeing many more in the future.
     
  7. Feb 9, 2008 #7
    Wayne1

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    Nice pics Joel.. it obvious i need a new camera.
     

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