Need tips to take aquarium photography by a DSLR.

[SCORPIO]

Since a long I want to own a DSLR Camera. Recently I own a second hand Canon D500. If I got success in getting good photographs, can move for upgrade of camera in near future. I want some tips from you guys:

For Planted Aquarium
1. What should be the ideal shutter speed?
2. Ideal ISO for good result?
3. Ideal aperture setting need to take the good photograph of the full aquascape.
4. Any other recommendations?

For Fishes/Invertebrates
1. Ideal shutter speed?
2. Ideal ISO to get the desired result of fast moving fishes and slow invertebrates.
3. Aperture settings.
4. Any other tips/tricks.

Thanks in advance. I will apply practically all the recommendations and show here the photographs to evaluate my photography skills. I hope inputs from all of you guys.

Thanks in advance.

[sushant]

Since a long I want to own a DSLR Camera. Recently I own a second hand Canon D500. If I got success in getting good photographs, can move for upgrade of camera in near future. I want some tips from you guys:

For Planted Aquarium
1. What should be the ideal shutter speed?
2. Ideal ISO for good result?
3. Ideal aperture setting need to take the good photograph of the full aquascape.
4. Any other recommendations?

For Fishes/Invertebrates
1. Ideal shutter speed?
2. Ideal ISO to get the desired result of fast moving fishes and slow invertebrates.
3. Aperture settings.
4. Any other tips/tricks.

Thanks in advance. I will apply practically all the recommendations and show here the photographs to evaluate my photography skills. I hope inputs from all of you guys.

Thanks in advance.

Rajiv ji D500 is a good enough camera for a hobbyists, if you really want to upgrade buy some decent lenses rather than the camera itself.

[SCORPIO]

Rajiv ji D500 is a good enough camera for a hobbyists, if you really want to upgrade buy some decent lenses rather than the camera itself.

I need some technical tips.

[sanjib1971]

Rajiv ji ... Amir Khan will be best help..... I always clicked landscape, portrait, macro.... but not very good with aquarium photography..... I will recommend Amir to give better Idea....2nd how we normally learn - Trial & error process. ..

[sanjib1971]

Since a long I want to own a DSLR Camera. Recently I own a second hand Canon D500. If I got success in getting good photographs, can move for upgrade of camera in near future. I want some tips from you guys:

For Planted Aquarium
1. What should be the ideal shutter speed?
2. Ideal ISO for good result?
3. Ideal aperture setting need to take the good photograph of the full aquascape.
4. Any other recommendations?

For Fishes/Invertebrates
1. Ideal shutter speed?
2. Ideal ISO to get the desired result of fast moving fishes and slow invertebrates.
3. Aperture settings.
4. Any other tips/tricks.

Thanks in advance. I will apply practically all the recommendations and show here the photographs to evaluate my photography skills. I hope inputs from all of you guys.

Thanks in advance.

For fish...
I will keep shutter speed very high But larger aperture... ISO I never prefer more than 400...

[saikumar]

Congratulations Rajiv ji
I think it would be great if you can start a post with buying tips for a good 2nds DSLR. please

[SCORPIO]

Congratulations Rajiv ji
I think it would be great if you can start a post with buying tips for a good 2nds DSLR. please

Only one Tip:

Buy from a known person. In my case seller has still not charged money from me. I will pay him tomorrow or next weekend.


I am still waiting the expert advice.

[shergill00]

Rajjev ji I think you should opt for 100 mm macro lens which would let you capture details closely.specially in case of shrimps and small sized fish. Canon has a series of lens where L is mentioned luxury range but its little expensive but worth a long term investment.

[Romi]

Rajjev ji I think you should opt for 100 mm macro lens which would let you capture details closely.specially in case of shrimps and small sized fish. Canon has a series of lens where L is mentioned luxury range but its little expensive but worth a long term investment.

Can you share rough prices for Scorpio and us for these lenses?

[sushant]

Rajjev ji I think you should opt for 100 mm macro lens which would let you capture details closely.specially in case of shrimps and small sized fish. Canon has a series of lens where L is mentioned luxury range but its little expensive but worth a long term investment.

tamron 90mm would be a better value for money. but at this point of time i will suggest you to stick to stock lens and try using it as much as you can.