Shaky one hand photography (Page 2): I think we need someone who uses Canon to give us a definitive answer.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

Bill_de wrote:

I believe that like Nikon, Canon IS is in the lens.

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I think we need someone who uses Canon to give us a definitive answer.

Bill_de Loc: US

bpulv wrote:

I think we need someone who uses Canon to give us a definitive answer.

Or, you could look at the lens descriptions on Canon's website.

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Bill_de wrote:

Or, you could look at the lens descriptions on Canon's website.--

bpulv wrote:

I think we need someone who uses Canon to give us a definitive answer.

OP says what his camera is in the opening paragraph: Canon G9x - which is a compact, fixed lens camera.
"...Digital camera with built-in flash, 3x Optical, 4x Digital and 12x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer"

To the OP again (Bud Black): try shutting off the digital zoom. The shorter the focal length, the easier you'll find it to hold the camera steady.

Bill_de Loc: US

Linda From Maine wrote:

OP says what his camera is in the opening paragraph: Canon G9x - which is a compact, fixed lens camera.
"...Digital camera with built-in flash, 3x Optical, 4x Digital and 12x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer"

Yes was referring to the statement that compared Canon and Nikon stabilization.

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Bill_de wrote:

Yes was referring to the statement that compared Canon and Nikon stabilization.

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So easy to go astray of the original question of a topic

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Em10iii (best IS out there) with a fast lens of 1.8 or faster. That’s how I’d fix the shake and depth of field.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Bud Black wrote:

As a senior citizen that uses a cane or walker many times, I find myself holding my camera (Canon G9X) in one hand while composing the subject. Many times when the camera is set on “automatic” the results will be blurred because of a shaky hand. I have subsequently been setting my camera on “Shutter preferred quote, and while that seems to cure the blurriness, it also changes the depth of field. How can I get both a sharp picture and maintain the fast shutter speed, like around 1/1000?

If you shoot in P mode, you can set the shutter speed high and the camera will pick the right aperture. You can also play with ISO or let the camera set it.

Did you ever hear of a string tripod? That could help. I would suggest buying one of these, rather than improvising. In a one-shot deal, you have everything you need, and it's compact.

https://www.amazon.com/SteadyWeb-SC-019-Pocket-String-Cameras/dp/B007P40JCI

DIY
I don't like the idea of using a large Eye-bolt. Instead, get one of these and use the ring on the bottom.
https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Tripod-Release-Manfrotto-200PL-14/dp/B06XW7Q7M8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1512126274&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=mafrotoot+qr+plate

https://wiskerke.home.xs4all.nl/artikelen/string.html
https://lifehacker.com/257008/diy-string-tripod
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjqPuHFoqhE

AndyT Loc: Hampstead, New Hampshire

What about something like a monopod attached to the walker?

Lloyd LeZotte Loc: Gainesville, Florida

I have a similar problem (at age 89) ... I use the NIKON D500, with an 18-300 mm zoom, ISO 8000, Aperture preferred and set the aperture at or close to f/16. I have not experienced any problems with sharpness - do get an excellent depth of field, no problem with electronic noise... I usually photograph flowers ... all hand-held. Hope this helps.

Warm regards,

Lloyd

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I have a friend who used to use a walker. When we'd go shooting, she'd rig a tripod onto her walker and when she stopped to shoot, she would always use her tripod. It worked. I don't recall now how she set up the walker to carry the tripod, but it was pretty swift. I think using a tripod and a remote will be your best solution. The trick will be carrying the tripod.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

How about a monopod for when you need a walking stick. Or their must be a combination of clamps that can attach a camera mount to a walker. I mean the tubing is not so different than what is used in tripods and various stands for studio work.

Anyone know of or possibly even built anything like that?

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Just found this thread from last year: "help in disabled people using there walker as a tripod"
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-383756-1.html

agillot

wonder if you could with slight modification mount the camera on your cane ????.also a monopod would do it , you could also use it as a cane .

GLbro Loc: Sacramento County

As a senior citizen with severe shakes I would like to tell you my solution. I would say to get to a good neurologist and see if you have "essential tremors". They are often misdiagnosed for Parkinson's disease, but have several differences. I have to compensate by using a tripod and remote button. The tremors are very common, there is no known cause, and no real solution. I take medicine and try to use therapies to calm my tremors. Good luck!

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

Bud Black wrote:

As a senior citizen that uses a cane or walker many times, I find myself holding my camera (Canon G9X) in one hand while composing the subject. Many times when the camera is set on “automatic” the results will be blurred because of a shaky hand. I have subsequently been setting my camera on “Shutter preferred quote, and while that seems to cure the blurriness, it also changes the depth of field. How can I get both a sharp picture and maintain the fast shutter speed, like around 1/1000?

Some walking sticks can be used as a monopod.