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"Velvet" wrote in message ... wrote: In calgary.general Velvet wrote: be used at night. Lighting the inside of the tank rather than the outside is the way to get rid of the reflections though - that, or (if This is the crux: When I do this, I tend to get "Flares" at the top of my frame, and glaring reflection off some leaves. How can I avoid this? Is internal light my solution, or is it a matter or orientation? I meant internal lighting, yes. Failing that, try aiming the light at an angle to the glass, then moving the camera around at an angle also. Try draping black cloth (velvet is very good for this) over the tripod legs so they're not reflective. Velvet I agree, keep all angles away from 45 and 90 degrees. Don't face the camera directly perpendicular to the glass front and don't have the light reflecting at a 45 degree angle to the camera. Even if you side light, you'll get flairing off the side glass. You may want to try a white (not clear) plexiglass (or paper, not too close so it doesn't burn) in front of the light source, this will soften the harsh clear light and reduce reflection, kinda like an umbrella flash. Basilic |
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"BigC" wrote in message ... On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 23:12:53 GMT, wrote: In calgary.general BigC wrote: heh, not much of a mantis cam without any mantids. I have two suppliers, both of which were sure a month ago that they were getting them right away... Both figure it could be any time now. The suspense is frustrating! Nonetheless, the wait has been good, in that it's given me time to fine-tune the environment, and determine better ways to maintain the appropriate heat/humidity. What do you feed those suckers? That sounds pretty cool actually. I have an empty tank but I don't feel like getting fish again. I used to have some Hermit Crabs and then a couple of Madagascar Hissing Coackroaches (just like on Fear Factor) Reptiles are becoming common which means that they are becoming affordable. Snakes, lizards and even giant spiders of interesting species can be found in many pet shops or speciality shops. Easy to take care of, throw a few crickets in. Although you may need another tank to house the crickets, because the more you buy the cheaper they get. I used to buy a box of 1000 for approx $35, where 10 would cost me $3.50. Basilic |
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In calgary.general Basilic wrote:
Reptiles are becoming common which means that they are becoming affordable. I noticed that bearded dragons are a dime a dozen in the bargain finder. I asked a dragon master that I know, and he said that many people breed them as an investment, but now there's a glut. Snakes, lizards and even giant spiders of interesting species can be found in many pet shops or speciality shops. Easy to take care of, throw a few crickets in. Although you may need another tank to house the crickets, because the more you buy the cheaper they get. I used to buy a box of 1000 for approx $35, where 10 would cost me $3.50. I was told not to keep more than a month's worth, as they start to chirp at a certain point, which I'm told is quite obnoxious. (Although I think it would sound quite pleasant, but we'll see). -- .................................................. ............................ chown -R us /yourbase .................................................. ............................ http://www.memeticcandiru.com |
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In calgary.general Basilic wrote:
I agree, keep all angles away from 45 and 90 degrees. Don't face the camera directly perpendicular to the glass front and don't have the light reflecting at a 45 degree angle to the camera. Even if you side light, you'll get flairing off the side glass. You may want to try a white (not clear) plexiglass (or paper, not too close so it doesn't burn) in front of the light source, this will soften the harsh clear light and reduce reflection, kinda like an umbrella flash. I finally found the solution: I knew that some variation of "Shining down on" would work, and I finally discovered it: Positioning the light just above the camera, and pointing it into the tank but away at a 45 degree angle. This gets me the best clarity, and the least glare, although I had to do a bit of lamp surgery to get it to work. I'm quite pleased with the outcome... Check it out and tell me what you think! -- .................................................. ............................ Freedom comes from human beings, rather than from laws and institutions. -Clarence Darrow .................................................. ............................ http://www.memeticcandiru.com |
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news:UuVnb.78708$EO3.71430@clgrps13: In calgary.general Basilic wrote: I agree, keep all angles away from 45 and 90 degrees. Don't face the camera directly perpendicular to the glass front and don't have the light reflecting at a 45 degree angle to the camera. Even if you side light, you'll get flairing off the side glass. You may want to try a white (not clear) plexiglass (or paper, not too close so it doesn't burn) in front of the light source, this will soften the harsh clear light and reduce reflection, kinda like an umbrella flash. I finally found the solution: I knew that some variation of "Shining down on" would work, and I finally discovered it: Positioning the light just above the camera, and pointing it into the tank but away at a 45 degree angle. This gets me the best clarity, and the least glare, although I had to do a bit of lamp surgery to get it to work. I'm quite pleased with the outcome... Check it out and tell me what you think! Told you it would work if you got the light out of the frame Where did you get the mini-easter island statue? -- http://www.neopets.com/refer.phtml?username=moosespet |
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news:PrVnb.78689$EO3.72785@clgrps13: Snakes, lizards and even giant spiders of interesting species can be found in many pet shops or speciality shops. Easy to take care of, throw a few crickets in. Although you may need another tank to house the crickets, because the more you buy the cheaper they get. I used to buy a box of 1000 for approx $35, where 10 would cost me $3.50. I was told not to keep more than a month's worth, as they start to chirp at a certain point, which I'm told is quite obnoxious. (Although I think it would sound quite pleasant, but we'll see). Well, there's a few issues here. 1, don't feed any pet, especially herps, exclusively one thing. Make damn sure you have a variety. Also, if you're using crickets, be sure to look into "gut loading" and the little powder stuff that you cover them in too. As for keeping them in your house, -bad- idea. They -will- get out. No matter what you do. Guarenteed. And they'll breed, in your house. And then you'll have chirping crickets forever. You can never get rid of them all. And no, the chirping is -not- pleasant. It's annoying as hell. And it's pretty disgusting knowing that there's crickets infesting your house too. -- http://www.neopets.com/refer.phtml?username=moosespet |
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Riverfront Aquariums, although I've seen them at almost any aquarium store. Me and
the lil' lady are planning to go to EE for our honeymoon. In calgary.general Jon Pike wrote: wrote in news:UuVnb.78708$EO3.71430@clgrps13: In calgary.general Basilic wrote: I agree, keep all angles away from 45 and 90 degrees. Don't face the camera directly perpendicular to the glass front and don't have the light reflecting at a 45 degree angle to the camera. Even if you side light, you'll get flairing off the side glass. You may want to try a white (not clear) plexiglass (or paper, not too close so it doesn't burn) in front of the light source, this will soften the harsh clear light and reduce reflection, kinda like an umbrella flash. I finally found the solution: I knew that some variation of "Shining down on" would work, and I finally discovered it: Positioning the light just above the camera, and pointing it into the tank but away at a 45 degree angle. This gets me the best clarity, and the least glare, although I had to do a bit of lamp surgery to get it to work. I'm quite pleased with the outcome... Check it out and tell me what you think! Told you it would work if you got the light out of the frame Where did you get the mini-easter island statue? -- http://www.neopets.com/refer.phtml?username=moosespet -- .................................................. ............................ "Take the Anti-Defamation League [of B'nai B'rith] It's actually an organization devoted to trying to defame and intimidate and silence people who criticize current Israeli policies, whatever they may be" -Noam Chomsky, Language and Politics .................................................. ............................ http://www.memeticcandiru.com |
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In calgary.general Jon Pike wrote:
Well, there's a few issues here. 1, don't feed any pet, especially herps, exclusively one thing. Make damn sure you have a variety. Also, if you're using crickets, be sure to look into "gut loading" and the little powder stuff that you cover them in too. As for keeping them in your house, -bad- idea. They -will- get out. No matter what you do. Guarenteed. And they'll breed, in your house. And then you'll have chirping crickets forever. You can never get rid of them all. And no, the chirping is -not- pleasant. It's annoying as hell. And it's pretty disgusting knowing that there's crickets infesting your house too. Aw **** man, now my GF's gonna read this and ride my ass about it. LOOK WHAT YOU ****IN GONE DONE DID! I don't have much choice but to keep the crickets in my apt. If they get out, I'll just breed 200 mantids and let them loose. If that becomes a problem, I'll borrow a cat from one of the many spinsters in the building. -- .................................................. ............................ "Neither Jewish morality nor Jewish tradition can be used to disallow terror as a means of war... We are very far from any moral hesitations when concerned with the national struggle. First and foremost, terror is for us a part of the political war appropriate for the circumstances of today..." -Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir .................................................. ............................ http://www.memeticcandiru.com |
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news:%OYnb.1097$EY3.107@edtnps84: In calgary.general Jon Pike wrote: Well, there's a few issues here. 1, don't feed any pet, especially herps, exclusively one thing. Make damn sure you have a variety. Also, if you're using crickets, be sure to look into "gut loading" and the little powder stuff that you cover them in too. As for keeping them in your house, -bad- idea. They -will- get out. No matter what you do. Guarenteed. And they'll breed, in your house. And then you'll have chirping crickets forever. You can never get rid of them all. And no, the chirping is -not- pleasant. It's annoying as hell. And it's pretty disgusting knowing that there's crickets infesting your house too. Aw **** man, now my GF's gonna read this and ride my ass about it. LOOK WHAT YOU ****IN GONE DONE DID! I don't have much choice but to keep the crickets in my apt. If they get out, I'll just breed 200 mantids and let them loose. If that becomes a problem, I'll borrow a cat from one of the many spinsters in the building. Just wait. You'll go to clean out under your fridge and get covered with crickets. Oh, and btb, if you want to breed and sell mantids, then you need special conatainers afaik. -- http://www.neopets.com/refer.phtml?username=moosespet |
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