Dtech07 Loc: Washington State

I have a t3i canon and we'd help with taking photos

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davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

What have you tried, and how did that work for you?

jcboy3

I assume you mean you need help. The water will really mess up your white balance. Try a WhiBal waterproof card; it has one side that is blue for underwater use. Or just put a regular waterproof WB card in the water (if you can get permission).

To avoid reflections from the glass, you want to use a hood that will press against the glass. I use a large rubber lens hood for flexibility. If you need to get back, then use a soft box with no diffusion panels pressed against the glass, and shoot through it. Again, if you can, you can tape it onto the glass to seal (use painters tape; it comes off easy).

Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.

Lately there have been some posts of exactly this kind of reef aquarium photography in the "True Macro" section, with outstanding results. I might suggest a quick peek over there too.

I'm on my phone, or I would provide a link for your convenience :wink:

Dtech07 Loc: Washington State

Thanks it took a minute then find this post again and yes I did need help but I'll apply the suggestions you both have provided. Thank you and I'll post the results.