It's not always possible to use a mini tripod or a tripod when shooting in low light conditions. How can you make sure your photo isn't blurry then, yet get the angle you want?
I am already using a Canon prosumer model (S3 IS) that has an anti-shake function, and shooting with the aperture at max (e.g. f-stop = 2.5) to ensure so that I don't have to use such a slow shutter speed.
2007-03-26 22:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by july_exodus 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Well I can tell you that it is very difficult to prevent blurry photos in low light conditions when shooting by hand as you're usually shooting with a wide aperture and slower shutter speed. It is almost unaviodable. But, if you know anything about sharp shooting, marksman style, it may help in terms of controling your breathing and it helps to find something to lean against. Believe it or not breathing too hard can cause movement. I recommend a steady hand and shoot on an exhale and don't breathe until your shot is complete. If you have mirror lockup that might help as well.
my 2 cents worth.
2007-03-27 00:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by mixedup 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use a Canon Rebel XTi and the best way I've found is to rest my elbow upon my hip (You'll be standing really awkwardly, but it does help.)
I also take a very deep breath before I look into the viewfinder, making sure I've exhaled completely before I snap the picture.
I also find that holding the camera's weight in my dominant hand helps a lot with the shaking. Also I eat something before I go shooting, so my body has something to munch on while I work. :)
2007-03-26 23:04:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
From personal experience - lean on/against something! Otherwise, it helps to adopt a kind of 'gunfighter' stance: get a good balance and lock your arms into your body; then take a deep breath, let half of it out, and seize the moment! With regard to the angle - it's essentially the same deal, but crouch, kneel, squat or whatever - even use your 'gadget' bag as support.
Hope this helps!
Paul
2007-03-26 23:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
well, at shutter speeds slower than half a second, there's pretty very little you can do. but you can try standing with your feet apart, with one foot slightly forward. this is so that your body is stable. exhale before you shoot too. and lean against a wall or something stable.
2007-03-27 03:37:06 · answer #4 · answered by paengc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When shooting a rifle the best system is to take a breath and let half of it out.
Should work for photography the same.
2007-03-26 23:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by kevin_4508 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Friend,
Well, you can't get rid of all of the shakiness, but you can minimize it by controlling your breathing (as others have said). And the proper posture/hand positioning, as others have likewise said, will help. Also, you can make sure you aren't eating/drinking things that contribute to shakiness. Caffeine can make your hand shakier, apparently.
May God bless you.
2007-03-26 23:17:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I haven't found a perfect way yet, but it does help if you will exhale before taking the picture.
2007-03-26 23:00:07 · answer #7 · answered by Kristi C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds simple, but try holding your breath. It works for me. Good luck.
2007-03-26 23:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by ellymae3895 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋