Comments on: Prevent dSLR Camera Shake With These 3 Techniques

By: Top Rated Cameras

Top Rated Cameras — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:16:22 +0000

This is such a very helpful and informative post specially for newbies like me. I just bought a new camera and I’m on the process of learning some basic techniques. That’s the problem that I encounter when I am practicing some shots in our garden. Most of my shots are blur because of my shaky hands. I love the string technique as well as the McNally Grip! I will absolutely try it out. I learned a lot from your post and I hope you post some more techniques on photography!

By: Artrina

Artrina — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:26:56 +0000

I was at a golf tournament last week and the winds were gusting up to 30mph. I noticed a photographer lying on his stomach, elbows on the ground taking pix. I talked with him for a couple of min. He said he was using the fastest shutter speed he could, too.

By: Yuri P.

Yuri P. — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:58:56 +0000

Hi,

Speaking of string monopods, I came up with mini-string monopod idea (if someone did it before me, I apologize for my ignorance) :

http://persions.us/MiniStringMonopod/

I was able to use it quite effectively with HS-10 superzoom handheld.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:14:32 +0000

Thanks for the post. I knew most of it but the Joe McNally grip is simply inspired. I tried it after reading this post and even a 1.6 sec exposure seemed possible handheld. Absolutely brilliant. Will keep it in mind the next time I’m inside a chirch where tripods are not allowed. Thanks.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:45:36 +0000

String and McNally grip, simple yet so very effective. Great advice – thanks

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:12:27 +0000

One thing I would add is to set up a custom 2 second timer. I do this with my SX1is when shooting handheld with longish exposures, and it makes a world of difference. No matter how careful I am, I notice that I’ll move the camera some when I press the shutter button. The timer removes that variable.

By: ash

ash — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:59:19 +0000

hold your DSLR with the viewfinder in front of your right eye?

I recall a post that polled which eye one used… is the right eye the correct eye to use? I suppose by design, it makes sense, but humans are often illogical.

I actually use my left eye (maybe because I’m left handed?). If consensus is that the right eye is the correct eye, I can change! I’m currently in the process of learning to print using my right hand, just as a personal challenge, so if a camera habit change is required, I’m game!

By: ash

ash — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:57:55 +0000

“with a DSLR the viewfinder in front of your right eye”?

I recall a post that polled which eye one used… is the right eye the correct eye to use? I suppose by design, it makes sense, but humans are often illogical.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:43:10 +0000

Excellent tips! Thank you so much for sharing them. I have ruined several pics due to camera shake in low light conditions and carrying a tripod on a hike or in a school environment is not convenient. Your techniques have saved many shots that may otherwise have been slightly blurred.

By: Ger

Ger — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:53:46 +0000

“Take the shot after letting out a deep breath”

I find shooting without a tripod better with a lung full of air, as this way you can hold you breath and stay still for longer!