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How to Fish-Eye a Photo

Digital technology has changed how photographers take and edit pictures. With the use of advanced photo-editing programs, photographers and designers can create a number of different effects. Whenever possible, it is still best to create the effect you are trying for when the picture is actually taken. When you want a fish-eye-effect photo, using the correct lens will give you the best result possible.

Things You'll Need

Fish-eye lens

Instructions

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  Obtain a fish-eye lens for your digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) or a fish-eye adapter for a point-and-shoot camera. A fish-eye lens for your DSLR can be expensive to buy. These are specialty lenses that are not massed-produced in the same quantities as other lenses. You can, however, usually rent the lens for a day from some retailers or the manufacturer directly.
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  Attach the lens to your camera by lining up the guide dots and rotating the lens onto the camera until it clicks into place. A fish-eye lens has a unique front element that is rounded and looks like a dome. This front element protrudes from the front of the lens; use care not to scratch it.
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  Hold the camera up to your eye. You will be able to see the fish-eye effect when you look through the viewfinder. To achieve the greatest effect, have the horizon run through the middle of the lens.
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  Press the shutter release halfway down to prefocus the lens. Compose the picture and press the shutter release all the way down to take the picture.

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