Hand Tremors
Dec 29, 2021 08:38:46 #
Mate
Loc: Pahrump, Nevada
I can identify with the tremors npsranger. I am 77 years old and I went to a Neurologist,and had the full battery of tests. The Neurologist told me to take a daily B12 pill and to get B12 only. Tremors are better. I hold my camera in close to my chest for more support. B12 can be a problem for some people due to dosage so check with your doctor to see if this will help.
Lamiaceae, I will try your suggestions when I go out photographing birds again to control the tremors. The Neurologist told me that as we age tremors can me a part of aging.
Darlene
Lamiaceae, I will try your suggestions when I go out photographing birds again to control the tremors. The Neurologist told me that as we age tremors can me a part of aging.
Darlene
Dec 29, 2021 11:37:27 #
Select a camera with remote wireless operation capabilities and place it on a sturdy tripod. Use a cellphone, or better yet a tablet, for operating the camera. I have Parkinson's Disease and that is my standard outfit.
TKT
TKT
Dec 29, 2021 14:10:30 #
Dec 29, 2021 15:02:51 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
JHS wrote:
I had the same problem. I had deep brain stimulat... (show quote)
A friend of mine had this too. He could not hold a glass of water, difficult to use a keyboard, forget trying to text! He got about 80% improvement, I think. He takes great pix - he posts here, talk to a neurologist about it for an appropriate referral.
Dec 29, 2021 15:46:46 #
Delderby wrote:
Try using a line-steady (Strong cord with a stick tied to the end on which you can place a foot - other end with a screw to attach to your camera's tripod bush. Adjust cord length to eye level or monitor level, and pull upwards firmly. Keep IBIS or OIS switched on. Good luck and hope this helps.
Del.
Del.
I agree with Delderby. that is what I was going to suggest. This is a tripod that rolls up and fits in your pocket so it goes with you with ease and it is always at hand. get a short 1/4 20 bolt and some sturdy string. You can just stand on the string hanging down a first to find the length. Then tie the end on something you can stand on and wind the string up on to stow it. Your larger arm mussels used in pulling upward will dominate and steady your shot, Best of luck.
Dec 30, 2021 13:28:22 #
JHS wrote:
I had the same problem. I had deep brain stimulat... (show quote)
Mine was done at UCLA 3-1/2 years ago and it was life changing. Nothing was 100% but my situation improved about 90-95%. I still use a tripod for long lenses with a Gimbal head.
Dec 30, 2021 19:45:05 #
tripod and a release cable will take care of that and will give better pix too.
Dec 30, 2021 19:55:22 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
JeffDavidson wrote:
Mine was done at UCLA 3-1/2 years ago and it was life changing. Nothing was 100% but my situation improved about 90-95%. I still use a tripod for long lenses with a Gimbal head.
Dec 31, 2021 14:19:15 #
A long time ago I saw this video from JoeMcNally, using your shoulder. It works...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDsx3-FWfwk&ab_channel=JoeMcNally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDsx3-FWfwk&ab_channel=JoeMcNally
Jan 1, 2022 22:00:00 #
Mate
Loc: Pahrump, Nevada
Thank you topcat for the reference to Joe McNally video on shoulder movements. I will try some of these hand placements on my camera. Enjoyed the sense of humor of Joe McNally.
Mate
Mate
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