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What you need to photograph Koi and other pond fish

You need an SLR (single lens reflex) camera, maybe a 50mm lens and a suitable polarising filter for this photography. I say 'maybe a 50mm lens' because the lens you choose depends on how good a photographer you are.


The latest digital SLRs have added a new dimension to Koi photography. My camera has a continuous focusing system and the lens has an image stabiliser (vibration resistance) with a switch for panning shots.


This technology has made Koi photography much easier and given me more successful images, but there's a downside - the delay between pressing the shutter release and the photo being taken. Now I have to pre-empt the shots to take into account the delay, which although slight, can still mean missing the perfect shot. But the great advantage of digital is being able to check the images straight away, so I know if and when I've got the shot I want.


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