TheClark Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Guessing many of you have, but just in case I wanted to share... There are these inexpensive tinted plastic 'gel filters' you can place over a lense. Example pic without filterWith filter with filter pic is much closer to accurate. Its a quick and dirty helper for cell phone pics every reef keeper with a phone should have one I ordered mine here for 3.49, there are many places to pick them up since these are no longer in stock http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P8DVX9G/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Edited April 29, 2015 by theclark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Nice mna, I am going to snag a few of these bad boys, are they a universal size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Mine are just cut into about 2" squares. Just hold them over the lens and shoot away! Edited April 29, 2015 by theclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Here's a shot of your awesome aquamans Robert with and without the filter (thanks again!) Edited April 29, 2015 by theclark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Looks like he still has them for sale. They are 3.49, but 4.49 to ship. You have to click 'from these sellers', here is the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00P8DVX9G/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all Still, 8 bucks to make that big of a difference, it is a decent investment! I think they come in other formats too, just sharing my low cost option here... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 When you take a pic from your phone don't you have an edit option that allows you to adjust the RGB- Nice add on for those who don't but you'd be surprised how many people if asked that question that didn't realize their phone had ability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) $8 is actually quite expensive for that. For $8 you can buy a sheet that is 20x24" local. Maybe I should pick one up before the next meeting. It is just a Roscoe CTO gel. Depending on your phone, there are apps that allow white balancing and color manipulation as well. I understand my CC Adobe subscription now comes with Lightroom for the iPhone, but I haven't had a chance to play/download it yet. Been to busy. Edit: ON second glance I did not realize you got 8 different colors for $8. I'm not sure why you would need 8 colors though, 1 color should work IME. (wow so much time to edit, it's amazing all the extra time I have) Edited April 30, 2015 by pledosophy Add info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Did you hear the 2 minute buzzer for the edit LOL It won't be your headache much longer I just picked up Lightroom -nice segway EDIT:Hope the software doesn't allow the edit feature as someone mentioned Edited April 30, 2015 by reefnjunkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer503 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I've been using this before with my iphone! The only color that works is the light orange gel called "light amber" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer503 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Lol Brad! You crack me up everytime i read ur post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caolewis Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 For me, Its hard to understand's Brad post but i think its funny as hell :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I ordered a set... getting tired of the cellphone blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 No white balance editing in camera and iPhone as ridiculous as that sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 EDIT:Hope the software doesn't allow the edit feature as someone mentioned Not sure where you thought you read that. Read the whole post maybe? The Edit option exsists, but was voted by a Unanimous vote by those who participated to keep it limited to it's current time frame. Your right it won't be my headache very much longer at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 No white balance editing in camera and iPhone as ridiculous as that sounds I have an iPhone, and there are some camera apps that have some better features, including white balancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Cool! I need to hit the app store. Had one for a while and they discontinued it. Although I will say this thing stuff did a bang up job and I am guessing it should last forever if I can keep it clean. Great idea to bring some to the next meeting and hand it out. I am using an amber colored one FWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) There are several shades of Amber, you are likely using the "CTO" version, it seems to be the most popular. Some people also use a sheet for a neutral density filter between their LED's and the tank to not get that blue dot look that LED photos can give sometimes. Those gels do get bent up which makes them harder to shoot through. I think ideally getting them pressed onto acrylic or something like that would keep them more durable. The large sheets of gels are sold all around town. Usually 6-8 bucks IIRC. The phone app I use is the SmugMug Pro app but I think you have to have the Pro Smugmug account to download that and it's a bit pricey for most ($35 a month), but I use the account for business so, the app was an extra to me. If you really want to look into it I would suggest reading some things by Kalebra Kelby as she seems to be the current iPhone queen for pics. Also the Omni clips can be quite helpful, as is the magnifying app for macro shots. HTH Here is a link http://www.shotwithmytrustyiphone.com/ Edited April 30, 2015 by pledosophy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Here's a shot of your awesome aquamans Robert with and without the filter (thanks again!) No prob man, they look like they are growing for you rather well. Gotta love those Juicy pastel blue polyps. Filter works great though, I can't wait to have some to mess with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Bumping this up for those who use cell phone cameras! Its a quick fix, I use it now and then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I just ordered a set from Ebay, $6.50 w/free shipping! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 I just ordered a set from Ebay, $6.50 w/free shipping! That's a great deal! Hope it makes a difference for ya, I keep mine on a shelf by the tank for quick shots. Fingerprints can be an issue I suppose, just hold them on the edges. Looking forward to pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragged Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 What kind of phone are you using? I don't really get blue pics....they come out looking pretty much exactly like they do in my tank. If not I would just use a free editing app to resolve. Still a nice find for those who can't fix otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef madness Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hmmm. That Elegance looks remarkably similar to my old elegance! It looks great! (With or without the lens) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hmmm. That Elegance looks remarkably similar to my old elegance! It looks great! (With or without the lens) Yep she is a beauty and doing great! Where are you at these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 What kind of phone are you using? I don't really get blue pics....they come out looking pretty much exactly like they do in my tank. If not I would just use a free editing app to resolve. Still a nice find for those who can't fix otherwise. iPhone 6 plus, terrible under leds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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