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Mantis shrimp, Take 2
Copyright © 2013 Ron Hemberger

Mantis shrimp, Take 2
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, Los Angeles County

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 6 September, 2013 - 11:04pm
Last updated 6 May, 2015 - 11:16pm

Great shots
How did you manage that with the low light?
… Craig Morgan, 7 September, 2013 - 12:08am login or register to post comments

 
3200 ISO and a fast lens
Light in this particular exhibit isn't awful. Lens is Nikon 35mm f1.8. These were shot at 1/90 sec. at f4. Lens is very light and easy to hold.

Elsewhere, I used the 55-300mm zoom wide-open at 1/45 sec.
… Ron Hemberger, 7 September, 2013 - 12:42am login or register to post comments

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