How to photograph discus?

[konceppt]

Just been trying to take pics of my new fish but i am struggling to get good pics.
I have an slr camera but i cant seem to get a good pic.They either come out too dark or the flash bounces off the glass and they are too bright.

Any advice on manual settings for an SLR camera?

[jcardona1]

Direct flash is the worst thing you can do! Here's my thread with tips

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?84434-My-DIY-guide-to-getting-great-fish-pictures!&highlight=

[konceppt]

I think i just dont have enough equipment.I have a standard olympus E-500.It has an Olympus Digital 14-45mm zoom lens (1:3.5-5.6) and Skylight 1A filter.

Any setting suggestions with this equpiment?

[Second Hand Pat]

I can take pictures like this under very low light conditions (aquarium light) with my olympus using a flash. Take the picture at an angle to the glass so you do not catch the reflection from the glass. Not near as pretty as Jose's pictures but it gets the job done.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Wild%20Green%20Tefe%20Discus/P3190009.jpg

[jcardona1]

Yeah without a wireless flash, I recommend slowing down the shutter speed, opening up your aperture, and incresing the ISO. Also, add extra lights on top of the tank, the more the better. You really can't have too much light when it comes to aquarium photography.

[terps]

Just been trying to take pics of my new fish but i am struggling to get good pics.
I have an slr camera but i cant seem to get a good pic.They either come out too dark or the flash bounces off the glass and they are too bright.

Any advice on manual settings for an SLR camera?

Lots of good info on this sticky thread in the photo section.

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?84157-How-Photograph-your-fish-Tutorial

[Discus-n00b]

I agree with all of the above especially Jcardona he's the pro at this ;). If you are forced to shoot with onboard flash, going at a slight downward angle like Pat suggested will eliminate most of the feedback you get off the back glass. Also using tank decorations to your advantage will help. Shoot the picture when the fish is infront of wood, or slate, or some plants...this will eat up the flash and will not bounce it back towards you. If its a bare tank you might try diffusing the flash a little, maybe use a Tshirt or some white plastic over the flash.