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As a lot of other people, I received a new camera for x-mas and tried it out on my animals finally. For my first attempt with a Digital SLR they came out OK. These cameras are really different than the 35mm SLR that I am used to so in time and practice, a few dead batteries and hundreds of shots they will only get better. Hope you enjoy them. Pointers would be appreciated as to what kind of lights to use on the sides of a photo setup ( wattage and type).

 

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[Baysidegeckos]

Nice Bell!!!

 

[paulnj]

Your lighting looks pretty good! Remember that your DSLR has a smaller sensor, so DOF is shallower than with the same lens on a film burner

 

[eyelids]

Really nice pics!

 

[malt_geckos]

Nice pics! THe lighting looks wonderfuL!

I'm new to a new camera too so I feel like a butt giving advice. lol. But here it goes! When you do head on shots, try to make your focus on the eyes.

 

[Baker14]

Those are some awesome pics. Nice close ups. And Malt_Geckos, im going to use your advice aswell. THanks

 

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Thanks everyone. It is intimidating working with a new camera that can do soo much. I am only working with the kit lens so there is only soo much I can do... until I can save up for the macro lense!

 

[paulnj]

Yes, focusing on your subject's eyes is crucial in photography...... usually

 

[Ipsl]

Ha I just got my first digital this xmas!! So analog.

Great pics. Did you try using the portable box I got you? When they have claws they climb it.

 

[yellermelon]

Hmm I just back up untill the majority of the gecko is in the little red focus box, then crop...works fer me I think the lighting looks great, I wish I could get my lights that bright!

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I think the pics came out GREAT! What camera did you use?

 

[SteveB]

Your lighting looks pretty good! Remember that your DSLR has a smaller sensor, so DOF is shallower than with the same lens on a film burner

Isn't it actually just the opposite? That's the reason it takes more skill to use a dslr than a point and shoot digital camera. The larger sensor size makes focus and dof an issue.

 

[paulnj]

I stand by my comment and refuse to going into a long drawn out explaination as to why.

 

[malt_geckos]

Thanks everyone. It is intimidating working with a new camera that can do soo much. I am only working with the kit lens so there is only soo much I can do... until I can save up for the macro lense!

It is intimidating! I read the guide a bunch and still go back to it all of the time. I bring it with me to lunch or dinner sometimes when Matt and I go out casually. I read it with him so we can both have an understanding of the camera. The macro lenses are great! They will make it easier to achieve that blurry background and crisp eye. If you have a portrait setting on your camera, it will fix the aperature to make the background blurry so you can focus on the eyes and head better.

They are still REALLY good pics for your first time around! Atleast they aren't blue like mine were. :main_laugh:


How did you get the lighting like that? And what camera are you using?

 

[SteveB]

I stand by my comment and refuse to going into a long drawn out explaination as to why.

Oh just admit I'm right

 

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I am using a Canon Rebel XTI. I have a frame that I built out of PVC with a Whit sheet draped over And I am using Some small clip on lights. I tried using a top light but it just cast to much of a shadow maybe it was too bright? I am going to try different wattage bulbs and even try different colors of light(ie some whites are more red and some wihtes are more blue) and see what works the best.
I used the portrait setting and did some with the lights and no flash and some with flash with out the lights.