Canon PowerShot pics suck?

[MikeP]

We have an 8.0 megapixel powershot S5 IS. I thought this would take some nice pics of my tank, but my old 3.2 megapixel powershot took much nicer pics. I thought the S5 would be a much better camera. Is it me not knowing how to use the camera or does anyone else have issues with this model? My biggest problem is trying to take nice detailed close up shots of corals. Anything close up actually. Can someone educate me or confirm that this camera just doesn't work that well for aquarium pictures.

Thanks

[Hairytank]

I have a Canon Powershot A95 5 megapixel camera and have similar problems. Even when it is on macro, it will not focus very well on anything close up in the tank.. of course if your glass has anything on it (algae, scratches..) then it will try and focus on the glass. I have found, if you use the zoom, it has an even harder time focusing. One thing I have done is get the best picture I can without zooming in and then croped the photo to "zoom" in. Not great alternative.

I have tried several different settings, but have had little success with this camera for good quality aquarium shots. Part of the reason I have not posted tank photos...
Would like to pick up a Canon Rebel SLR.

[Tom R]

This thread on RC might be some help to you. There is a lot of good camera info on RC.

Try this thread.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1285870

Tom R

[Veng68]

Thanks Tom

That is a great thread .

I'm thinking of getting these attachments:

http://www.lensmateonline.com/

Cheers,
Vic

[Marlin65]

If you are too close the lens will not focus, as most have a range that the can focus in maybe try backing up a bit.
The SLR's are well priced right now with that you will be able to manually focus and get a macro lens. I have been looking at that Canon 50D

[Marlin65]

HaHa thought hairytank was the first post.

[MikeP]

Great link, thanks for posting it.