How do you photograph under actinics?

euphoricgear · 10/18/2018, 11:29 PM

I'm just using my iphone to take pictures, but under actinics, you can't even see what's inside the tank.

If you're using a dslr, is there a specific setting or filter you guys use?

bowlopho · 10/19/2018, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by euphoricgear

I'm just using my iphone to take pictures, but under actinics, you can't even see what's inside the tank.

If you're using a dslr, is there a specific setting or filter you guys use?

You have to set your white balance manually or use a orange or yellow gel filter

CRookSkee · 10/19/2018, 01:18 AM

I use a orange filter on my dslr when all blue leds are on.

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five.five-six · 10/19/2018, 06:15 AM

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/orang...S%20by%20brand

gcarroll · 10/19/2018, 10:21 AM

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/coral...-polyplab.html

At the moment, this seems to be the best smart phone filter out there.

mannyhernz · 10/21/2018, 10:45 AM

First is orange filter on phone...
Second is dslr in raw20180914_202937-02.jpg tapatalk_1539918208341.jpg

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jorda9095 · 10/21/2018, 11:30 AM

i use photoshop to balance the colors afterwards. old fashioned

keepLearning · 10/21/2018, 11:55 AM

Macro lense or what kind of lenses on the dslr?

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First is orange filter on phone...
Second is dslr in rawAttachment 396823 Attachment 396824

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mannyhernz · 10/21/2018, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by keepLearning

Macro lense or what kind of lenses on the dslr?

Standard kit lens...looking into purchasing a macro lens.

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euphoricgear · 10/23/2018, 12:15 AM

Thanks so much. I'll try the phone one.

LessThanJaker1 · 10/23/2018, 11:35 AM

with most dslr you can set custom white balance. Put a white object in tank and take a picture of it. In white balance settings select custom and it will have you select a photo. Use the photo taken of white object. This should help. Make sure the photo takes up the whole viewfinder. You should only see white. You may need to turn off Auto Focus feature.

LessThanJaker1 · 10/23/2018, 11:39 AM

My galaxy s6 has "pro" feature within camera which also has a WB slider you can slide to adjust setting

keepLearning · 10/23/2018, 12:22 PM

I have a Cannon 20D. I don't have a macro lense so my phone produces better picture than this camera :-)

euphoricgear · 10/24/2018, 12:38 AM

Awesome! Thanks for all the info.

10/18/2018, 11:29 PM	#1
euphoricgear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north hollywood Posts: 3,286	How do you photograph under actinics? I'm just using my iphone to take pictures, but under actinics, you can't even see what's inside the tank. If you're using a dslr, is there a specific setting or filter you guys use?

10/19/2018, 06:15 AM	#4
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10/23/2018, 11:35 AM	#11
LessThanJaker1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 624	with most dslr you can set custom white balance. Put a white object in tank and take a picture of it. In white balance settings select custom and it will have you select a photo. Use the photo taken of white object. This should help. Make sure the photo takes up the whole viewfinder. You should only see white. You may need to turn off Auto Focus feature. Last edited by LessThanJaker1; 10/23/2018 at 11:37 AM. Reason: added info

10/19/2018, 01:18 AM	#3
CRookSkee Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southgate CA Posts: 870	I use a orange filter on my dslr when all blue leds are on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/21/2018, 10:45 AM	#6
mannyhernz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 770	First is orange filter on phone... Second is dslr in raw20180914_202937-02.jpg tapatalk_1539918208341.jpg Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

10/21/2018, 11:30 AM	#7
jorda9095 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 325	i use photoshop to balance the colors afterwards. old fashioned

10/23/2018, 12:15 AM	#10
euphoricgear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north hollywood Posts: 3,286	Thanks so much. I'll try the phone one.

10/23/2018, 11:39 AM	#12
LessThanJaker1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 624	My galaxy s6 has "pro" feature within camera which also has a WB slider you can slide to adjust setting

10/23/2018, 12:22 PM	#13
keepLearning Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Near Cypress College Posts: 1,712	I have a Cannon 20D. I don't have a macro lense so my phone produces better picture than this camera :-)

10/24/2018, 12:38 AM	#14
euphoricgear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north hollywood Posts: 3,286	Awesome! Thanks for all the info.