Shooting the critters in your tank?

[Instant Tang]

I'm thinking of replacing my old Sony Mavica with a Nikon D80 package deal, and supplement it with the Nikkor 60mm Micro lense.

So, I'm wondering, if anyone's got one of these cameras, or, if you don't, what kind of Macro lenses do you use to shoot your tank?

[northbay-reefer]

I just use my small cannon digital camera in underwater mode, macro option and then zoom in, it does a nice job, but I think you Nikon will be much better. The trick is turn off your pumps use a tripot and no flash

[jkreefer]

My mom got the d80 for x-mas and i had a chance to play with it a little....it is an awsome camera for so many things.

[Instant Tang]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9024755#post9024755 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jeffkluse
My mom got the d80 for x-mas and i had a chance to play with it a little....it is an awsome camera for so many things.

Well, I went ahead and got a Nikon D80 myself...now I need to get ahold of a good macro lens for shooting my tank and other things- am considering the 60mm Nikkor...but at around $500 I'm a little hesitant!

Why does the fish/reef hobby seem to expand financially into all areas of my life?!?!?

[sulcata1619]

you aren't kidding!

[Instant Tang]

Yeah...but, it's in the mail on its way here.

[jkreefer]

we'll be waiting to see some pics of your tank as soon as it shows up...im going to take some of my tank tomorrow...i just changed my sand out so its nice and white