Handholding a camera
Dec 18, 2011 15:52:20 #
Wow...that is 5 minutes of my life I will never get back.
LOL....WHO REALLY CARES!!!
LOL....WHO REALLY CARES!!!
Dec 18, 2011 17:00:46 #
Sorry, but IMHO hand held or tripod are not tools for an ego trip, they are tools that good photographers use as the situation dictates. For instance, A Adams always used a tripod. Why? Because it is impossible to hand hold an 8X10 view camera. On the other hand, fashion photographers frequently use small format cameras without tripods because they like the freedom of moving about and changing angles as their models constantly present different looks.
My experience was in industrial photography and I preferred to use a tripod, regardless of what camera I was using, because I wanted to study and manage the scene through the camera lens.
My experience was in industrial photography and I preferred to use a tripod, regardless of what camera I was using, because I wanted to study and manage the scene through the camera lens.
Dec 18, 2011 17:34:33 #
I shot competition rifle and pistol for years and in pistol shooting of the formal bulls eye type only one hand could be used to hold the pistol. It added difficulty to getting a good score and those that could were very proud of the fact and made no bones about letting us mere mortals know about it.I for one opted for silhouette shooting in the end because a two hand hold was permissible and with my keen eyesight at the time I could keep up with the best. If a piece of equipment or a method helps you to get a better photograph then use it, but I see no point in mentioning the camera being hand held or otherwise unless it is to pet someones ego.
Dec 18, 2011 17:40:56 #
Is there any ego involvement in starting a topic that will "ignite a firestorm"? Just asking. 5-6 pages....pretty good
Dec 18, 2011 17:46:44 #
rockdog wrote:
Is there any ego involvement in starting a topic that will "ignite a firestorm"? Just asking. 5-6 pages....pretty good
No I don't think it has anything to do with ego, It's more like throwing gas on a fire just to get a hot fire going and then sitting back and watching the results.
Dec 18, 2011 17:48:15 #
As a relative beginner, I'm enjoying this thread because I'm genuinely learning things from it! I haven't used a tripod a lot. I think I need to, because my low light shots are not as good as they could be, plus my spouse's rare photographic efforts are often sharper than mine because he's obsessive/complusive and has much steadier hands than me.
I 'm determined to try the same shots with/without a tripod/ with/without other types of support, and evaluate the results.
I 'm determined to try the same shots with/without a tripod/ with/without other types of support, and evaluate the results.
Dec 18, 2011 17:50:13 #
Getting sharp images hand held when long exposures or long zooms are involved is a developed skill similar to precision firearm shooting mentioned earlier.(breath control, smoothly squeezing the trigger , etc.
. What harm is done by mentioning it ? You may inspire others to put in the time and effort to develop a skill that will improve their photography when a tripod is not available.
. What harm is done by mentioning it ? You may inspire others to put in the time and effort to develop a skill that will improve their photography when a tripod is not available.
Dec 18, 2011 18:09:44 #
tinosa wrote:
Getting sharp images hand held when long exposures or long zooms are involved is a developed skill similar to precision firearm shooting mentioned earlier.(breath control, smoothly squeezing the trigger , etc.
. What harm is done by mentioning it ? You may inspire others to put in the time and effort to develop a skill that will improve their photography when a tripod is not available.
. What harm is done by mentioning it ? You may inspire others to put in the time and effort to develop a skill that will improve their photography when a tripod is not available.
I don't mean to imply there is anything wrong in trying it. I do it quite often and am fairly good at it but if the image is really important I will use any type of rest or help available if I don't have a tripod with me. I just see no use in mentioning it. How many times do you see it mentioned that I shot this with a tripod? In fact that would be more appropriate as it would teach the beginner that if you really want the shot use every advantage available. In the end it is the image we are after. I can guess at my settings also but I would much rather trust what the light meter in the camera tells me.
Dec 18, 2011 18:30:11 #
I shot football, both Maryland and Redskins and NEVER shot without support. When shooting football games I used a monopo attached to my long lens. ALWAYS use support for quality photos.
Dec 18, 2011 18:38:51 #
Dec 18, 2011 18:41:48 #
In a lot of cases mounting your camera on a tripod tends to allow you to compose your shot more effectively. I know it helps me. Digital
Dec 18, 2011 18:41:53 #
ShakyShutter wrote:
No big deal on this one. Here, on the Hog, sometimes it is pride that the photog has "cheated the grim reaper of sharpness" and sometimes it may help explain some unexpected blur in the "posters" images. Hand holding may just be mentioned to short circuit questions about methodology.
Agreed it is just a condition..nothing to do with pride in hand held.
Dec 18, 2011 19:05:15 #
OK - My 2 cents worth now - Why has this discussion gone on for so many pages?? What is so important about it? I had never thought about whether my pics are hand held or not. Maybe that is because most all of them are =- so what? If I was a pro then it would no doubt make a big difference, but I am not. I take pics because it is fun to do. If it is blurry - so -- too bad. This is what I like about digital cameras.
Dec 18, 2011 19:43:30 #
kramer96003 wrote:
Wow...that is 5 minutes of my life I will never get back.
LOL....WHO REALLY CARES!!!
LOL....WHO REALLY CARES!!!
:lol: :lol: :thumbup:
Dec 18, 2011 20:03:58 #
i hold my camera on all shots, thats why i bought battery grip for the camera cost $149.00 <for canon>
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