LXK0930 Loc: Souh Jersey

Try to steady the camera against something sturdy (tree, table, wall, etc) and use the self timer.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

"What is causing the tremors?" What ??? Who cares, not important. Has nothing to do with the question. Hand tremors are a 24/7 occurrence.

badapple Loc: Twin Lake, Michigan

Check with your physician. I take a medication which helps.

hankswan

I have hand tremors and the condition according to my Dr. is called "Essential Tremors" as opposed to Parkinson's which occurs when the hands are at rest and the ETremors which occur when the hands are in use. For example open your hands and with extended fingers and curved down, push against a hard surface such as a tabletop and see if your hands shake. My Dr. prescribed Carbidopa 25/ Levodopa 100mg SA tablet. Took care of my shakes. I have been taking it for about 7 years. Hope this gives you help. Hank

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I'll be 85 in Feb. I've dealt with tremors in my right hand since 2008, diagnosed as Parkinson's, but there has been no progression. I find a monopod very helpful or bracing the camera against some solid surface. I use BBF which also helps. Hand tremors definitely affect sharp images. One has to be creative and persistent.
I wish you success!!
Mark

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I have those and my doctor said he could medicate if it got too bothersome. So far not a big issue. Using a high shutter speed helps a lot.

02Nomad Loc: Catonsville, MD

Having just recently been diagnosed with essential tremor, I highly recommend seeing a neurologist.

Tote1940 Loc: Dallas

Ask your physician Many tremors can be controlled there are many causes

chemsaf Loc: San Diego

I am a bit older than you and have similar problems. I try to steady my camers/hands against something. Polr6, building car, table... I may shoot shutter priority. I use a pod if I have planned ahead.
Getting old sucks.
Stay healthy and stay safe.

apothecarist

OK, to go in a different direction here, are you working with your physician on this as well? Beta-blockers or a medication call primadone can make a big difference in what's called essential tremor Likewise, for Parkinsonian tremor there are a variety of medications including carbidopa/levodopa (mainstay of treating Parkinsons)

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Use Vibration Reduction on your lenses and shoot at 1/1000 sec. You should be fine

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

Amen Frank.....

MJPerini

First, I think it is great that you want to continue with photography, good for you.
I'm 74 and while I do not have tremors, knee & hip problems make me unsteady.
I have always been a "leaner' -It my vibration Reduction before there was such a thing.
It is amazing how a proper grip, and a lean on a wall , a door a fence a tree or a car can stabilize.
The 'Taut string' can also help. But a good carbon fiber monopod can work wonders.
By using your two legs & the monopod you form your own 'Tripod' and it has the substantial added benefit for me of using it file a cane when I'm on uneven ground. It supports the weight of the camera, and stabilizes your hand while you are holding it. They weigh very little, and fold to about a foot.
There is a bit of a learning Curve to using a monopod fluidly and comfortably, maybe 'getting used to it' is a better way to phrase it. The camera /monopod connection can be done in several ways. --Just screw it in, like sports photographers do (primarily for long lenses) -a simple 'one way tilt' monopod head which can be oriented for 'Pitch" or 'Roll' side to side tilt including vertical,- or a small ball head. -If you go the all head route, get one with a separate tension adjustment and you don't have to lock it to get stability.
Lastly, fast lenses can give you an extra 2 stops of shutter speed, and modern IS/VR in very capable.
Good luck, keep shooting.
PS No one mentioned the old Bean Bag. Surprisingly effective.

Tote1940 Loc: Dallas

81 here no tremors but yes monopod really helps
Finally have accepted that autofocus better than my eyes, love z50 highlighting focus

bonjac Loc: Santa Ynez, CA 93460