Any SLR photographers in the Springs area?

Delta_zeta · 09/11/2006, 08:04 PM

Does anyone shoot digital SLR photography? Specifically aquarium macros? And what are you shooting with?

racer69 · 09/11/2006, 08:10 PM

Joe69, and I are both using a Canon Rebel XT 8.3 megapixel. It is a great camera. Most of my shots are with the supplied lens, and a couple with a telephoto.

Delta_zeta · 09/11/2006, 09:15 PM

is the kit lens for the xt the 17-85mm lens? I have a 20D that I got in March but I opted for the body only and bought my own lens then i just bought a new canon 75-300mm USM

racer69 · 09/12/2006, 07:22 AM

I can't look right now, but I believe it is a 28-55mm. I think Joe has the 75-300.

Joe69 · 09/12/2006, 07:30 AM

Yes the kit lens is the 17-85mm. It is an ok lens when bought with the kit. You won't find a Canon lens like that for $100 so it's worth it to buy the kit. I don't know what lens comes with the 20D kit however. I also have the 75-300mm USM, it's nice, but lacks the sharpness at 300mm I would expect from Canon.

The best lens for taking shots of a tank is the Canon 2.8/f 100mm USM macro. It's my favorite lens to use for macros and portraits. The hood is pricey at $35 and really not needed for tank shots, but useful for insects and flowers. The clarity is comparable to L glass for about half the price. I found mine for just over $400 from B&H. One thing to keep in mind with this lens is that you will need a good tripod and don't think about using auto-focus too much, the subject will be gone by the time the camera auto-focuses with this lens. It may be a little different with the 20D though.

Joe69 · 09/12/2006, 07:32 AM

Woops, your right Todd, it is the 28-55mm, I was thinking about my film EOS Elan 7E.

Delta_zeta · 09/12/2006, 04:24 PM

I had been eyeing the 100mm macro but for the moment it's not really in my price range (not w/ trying to not only get my tank but up to speed but buy a new 125gal tank for the home too). I've only been in the hobby since March though so I'm slowly working my way into more expensive "accessories" *lol*. I think this hobby is quite possibly more expensive than my aquariums though

09/11/2006, 08:04 PM	#1
Delta_zeta Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 560	Any SLR photographers in the Springs area? Does anyone shoot digital SLR photography? Specifically aquarium macros? And what are you shooting with?

09/11/2006, 08:10 PM	#2
racer69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 1,446	Joe69, and I are both using a Canon Rebel XT 8.3 megapixel. It is a great camera. Most of my shots are with the supplied lens, and a couple with a telephoto. __________________ Todd Its better to burn out than to fade away..... Current Tank Info: 180 gal Reef, w 50 gal sump 33 cube w/15 gal sump

09/12/2006, 07:22 AM	#4
racer69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 1,446	I can't look right now, but I believe it is a 28-55mm. I think Joe has the 75-300. __________________ Todd Its better to burn out than to fade away..... Current Tank Info: 180 gal Reef, w 50 gal sump 33 cube w/15 gal sump

09/11/2006, 09:15 PM	#3
Delta_zeta Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 560	is the kit lens for the xt the 17-85mm lens? I have a 20D that I got in March but I opted for the body only and bought my own lens then i just bought a new canon 75-300mm USM

09/12/2006, 07:30 AM	#5
Joe69 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 190	Yes the kit lens is the 17-85mm. It is an ok lens when bought with the kit. You won't find a Canon lens like that for $100 so it's worth it to buy the kit. I don't know what lens comes with the 20D kit however. I also have the 75-300mm USM, it's nice, but lacks the sharpness at 300mm I would expect from Canon. The best lens for taking shots of a tank is the Canon 2.8/f 100mm USM macro. It's my favorite lens to use for macros and portraits. The hood is pricey at $35 and really not needed for tank shots, but useful for insects and flowers. The clarity is comparable to L glass for about half the price. I found mine for just over $400 from B&H. One thing to keep in mind with this lens is that you will need a good tripod and don't think about using auto-focus too much, the subject will be gone by the time the camera auto-focuses with this lens. It may be a little different with the 20D though.

09/12/2006, 07:32 AM	#6
Joe69 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 190	Woops, your right Todd, it is the 28-55mm, I was thinking about my film EOS Elan 7E.

09/12/2006, 04:24 PM	#7
Delta_zeta Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 560	I had been eyeing the 100mm macro but for the moment it's not really in my price range (not w/ trying to not only get my tank but up to speed but buy a new 125gal tank for the home too). I've only been in the hobby since March though so I'm slowly working my way into more expensive "accessories" lol. I think this hobby is quite possibly more expensive than my aquariums though