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02/05/2010, 01:43 PM | #52 | |
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I am sure you dont want to see my fishing or boating pics.. Other hobby (c6 vert) is in the shop right now as some yahoo ran into me on Topanga.. Should be done early next week. I ended up going with an aftermarket hood with a low profile cowl with clearance for a super charger (maybe in the future) and a Z06 front bumper that was made to fit a standard c6. I will post a picture next week when its done.
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02/05/2010, 02:37 PM | #53 | |
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02/05/2010, 05:01 PM | #54 | |
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i have mine for 3.5 years 2007 z51 daily driver with only corsa extreme and vararam air intake everything else is cosmetic planning to have a headers and super charger later on after the warranty is over.
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We definately should get together. I live in Simi but my office is in Chatsworth. I dont mind taking run up the hill to meet you and I would love to see your tank as well as hear the corsas. Also, if you in the valley area, we could meet up as well.
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Coral doesn't move much, so I use 100 or 200ISO, high colour, open shade, no flash and underexpose by -.7. Usually need "close up" focus as well.
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02/05/2010, 09:16 PM | #58 | |
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Very nice!!!
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02/06/2010, 07:38 PM | #60 |
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this is a great re-build thread. i also have a 500 gallon display. i started with Africian Cichlids in '95 and changed to SW in about 2003 or 4. i sure wish i had known about Reefcentral back then. planning would have haved me a ton of $$$$$. great job with your photo documentation.
do you know how old your banner fish is? i've been considering adding a couple to my display and was wondering about their size and if they are reef safe? would you get another one or do you like the fish? thanks and keep the pics coming, i'm subscribed!! |
02/06/2010, 09:08 PM | #61 | |
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Here are a few pictures I took last night as well as a few nights ago. I need to crank the resolution up a bit so its not so grainy.
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Scott,
i don"t want hijack but this my 4 months set up from getting back to SPS since i don't have your email . i will delete it after right side middle left side FTS without flash FTS with flash
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Wow very nice tank.
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slief, thanks for the great pics and advice. your banner fish looks like a H. acuminatus based on where the middle black band goes through the anal fin. i am thinking about the H diphreutes, they are a bit smaller. over the last couple of years, i have been removing some of the larger fish and have been adding small wrasses. i like the look of smaller fish swimming through the live rock and corals but i do miss my vlamingi and big eye soldierfish.
if you have trouble catching your fish with the traps, i had to use a very small hook with some bait to catch some of my fish. i still have a powder blue i'm trying to catch. the bugger is smart..... thanks again |
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On the banners, I read here that there are 2 types. One that is reef safe and the other that isnt. From the pictures, I think my Heni fell into the reef safe category though I was really worried when I first put corals in with him in the tank.
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Very nice tank. I am jealous.
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The "mode" that you need to use is probably "P" or "Program"...just get it off "auto". Once you are in "P" mode, if you hit menu you'll likely see the settings that I'm talking about. It is pretty common that cameras will hide these settings whenever you are in "auto", or any scene mode (like the high-ISO scene mode). By switching to "P", these settings become available. You'll also gain full control over the flash. Now, you should be able to find ISO and choose a higher value. You may not have an "open shade" option under white balance, but "daylight" might be OK. Avoid shooting through the glass at an angle. You need to shoot only straight-on through the glass. Shooting at an angle distorts and the camera has difficulty focusing. Finally, if you are specifically shooting a fish...it is OK to move the camera along with the fish movement. That's called panning. It will help keep that fish in focus, but blur everything else in the photo. I'm looking forward to seeing some improved photos!
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I have my camera in front of me. I set it to "P". Under setup, I have the following options: AF mode: Options are: Single or Monitor Digital: Options are Smart, Precision or Off Function Guide: On/Off Red Eye reduction: On/Off AF Illuminator: Auto/Off Auto Review: On/Off Under ISO, Options are 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 Under White Balance: Auto or Off Metering Mode: Spot, Multi or Center I suspect that one of my current settings might be inhibiting my White Balance options under "P" mode.
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Here's how I would adjust..but I don't know what "Digital" is doing. Take it off "smart"...we're trying to outsmart the camera not the other way 'round! I'm also not sure what "Function Guide" is doing....and I can't imagine what happens if you set white balance to "off". Getting closer, anyway.
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02/09/2010, 06:47 PM | #72 | |
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I'll tell ya. I'm damn near ready to go use my best buy card but that would be another costly can of worms.........
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I have some minor updates on the sumps today. They are coming along. The outside walls are glued together. They are cutting the components for the inside walls, dividers, overflows and trays. The pictures were taken with a camera phone so they lack quality.
Here is one of the filter sock trays. They are routed out so the sock can sit into them. They will be removable for easy access. The tray is resting against the wall of the overflow. Notice the cutouts at the top of the overflow. That will help to direct the water flow into the socks. There will also be a little rim around the tray to insure that water goes into the socks and not past them over the side of the tray. This is the sock tray up against the overflow. The water will flow from the tank into the overflow. The overflow will help to eliminate some of the micro bubbles resulting from the water coming out of the tank through the plumbing. Another view of sump 1. The trays are resting on the bottom under their overflows. The overflow on the right still needs the cut outs for the water exits. Lastly, The refugium. Still needs the slots laser cut for the water to enter and exit the fuge. Also needs to be glued together. They should be done Friday if not first of next week. I should be stopping by tomorrow and with a bit of luck I will get some more pics.
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Now we're getting somewhere. Yes, Focus options sounds like distances...choose Center. Colour Mode: Chose Rich. Metering mode: Center or Spot. I guess you will have to go with Auto White Balance. ISO to 400, flash off and you're in business. You mean to buy another camera? I'm no fan of Sony, but you can get a lot more out of your current camera. Don't waste your $.
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I'll give those settings a try this afternoon and let you know how it goes. Thanks again for the help! Scott
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