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Jan 13, 2019 12:36:25   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
markngolf wrote:
We are almost "soul mates". I'll be 82 on 2/3/19. Old guys rule!
I do use burst mode.
Mark


2/9/19 here, you old coot.

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Jan 13, 2019 12:37:33   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Respect your elders!
Mark
gessman wrote:
2/9/19 here, you old coot.

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Jan 13, 2019 12:47:14   #
davidb1879
 
Re: Markngolf-shaky hand. I think you have solved your own problem. Using a light tripod with a wired remote will not only solve the shake problem but will give you excellent results. Davidb1879

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Jan 13, 2019 12:56:08   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Thanks, David. I still need a solution when hand holding the camera. I have a few suggestions to try, including the new hand strap arriving today.
Mark
davidb1879 wrote:
Re: Markngolf-shaky hand. I think you have solved your own problem. Using a light tripod with a wired remote will not only solve the shake problem but will give you excellent results. Davidb1879

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Jan 13, 2019 12:58:01   #
10MPlayer Loc: California
 
Maybe a monopod would help steady it. I use one when I put the big lens on. It's just too hard to hold the 150-600mm lens steady.

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Jan 13, 2019 13:03:44   #
tomad Loc: North Carolina
 
Since you mentioned that the worst shaking is in your index finger on the shutter I think you should try back button focusing as then only your thumb would be activating the shutter. Your thumb would always rest on the button so no travelling through the air to push the button but just applying additional pressure with an already stabilized thumb. I put a tiny clear sticky half sphere on the AEL (converted to back button focus) button on my RX10 IV so that I always know I am on the right button by feel.

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Jan 13, 2019 13:05:27   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
It helps, but my issue is the shaking of index finger and hand upon focusing and shutter release.
Thanks,
Mark
[=10MPlayer]Maybe a monopod would help steady it. I use one when I put the big lens on. It's just too hard to hold the 150-600mm lens steady.[/quote]

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Jan 13, 2019 13:11:27   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Thanks for the response. I will be trying that. It may be a partial solution. I like the "sticky" idea!
Mark
tomad wrote:
Since you mentioned that the worst shaking is in your index finger on the shutter I think you should try back button focusing as then only your thumb would be activating the shutter. Your thumb would always rest on the button so no travelling through the air to push the button but just applying additional pressure with an already stabilized thumb. I put a tiny clear sticky half sphere on the AEL (converted to back button focus) button on my RX10 IV so that I always know I am on the right button by feel.
Since you mentioned that the worst shaking is in y... (show quote)

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Jan 13, 2019 14:21:58   #
Insp Gadget Loc: St Louis area
 
markngolf wrote:
I still have not found a satisfactory solution to the slight Parkinson's in my right hand. It is worst when focusing and shutter release. I bought a wired cable release and that is quite helpful when the Sony is mounted on a tripod because I can use my left hand. I seem to manage at 200 - 300mm focal length, but beyond that, holding steady is impossible. I've not yet tried BBF, but I have my doubts about that scenario. The worst shake is with my index finger at shutter release. In the past, I found with my Canon DSLR's, wearing a hand strap helped. I have one for the Sony arriving tomorrow via Amazon. Here's the one I ordered: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HTWF9ZI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm not necessarily looking for suggestions, but I'm open to recommendations. I'm just sharing more of this issue with my friends at UHH. I'll report results after tomorrow. I don't up give easily.
Thanks for visiting,
Mark
I still have not found a satisfactory solution to ... (show quote)

Good luck Mark.
Old age ain't for sissies.

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Jan 13, 2019 14:33:13   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Thanks!! As long as I’m alive, my age is not a factor. 😂
Mark
Insp Gadget wrote:
Good luck Mark.
Old age ain't for sissies.

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Jan 13, 2019 14:38:20   #
Insp Gadget Loc: St Louis area
 
Agreed, we have to keep going or what's the point. Sometimes it is not for the faint of heart.
markngolf wrote:
Thanks!! As long as I’m alive, my age is not a factor. 😂
Mark



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Jan 13, 2019 15:05:12   #
bnsf
 
Mark, Vello has the Shutterboss wireless system for Sony cameras. The receiver mounts on top of the flash and uses 2 AAA batteries, Transmitter handheld has a code that you set between the two units. On the receiver a cable attaches from the receiver to the camera. The price for both units are under a hundred dollars from B&H.

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Jan 13, 2019 15:22:46   #
tropics68 Loc: Georgia
 
markngolf wrote:
I still have not found a satisfactory solution to the slight Parkinson's in my right hand. It is worst when focusing and shutter release. I bought a wired cable release and that is quite helpful when the Sony is mounted on a tripod because I can use my left hand. I seem to manage at 200 - 300mm focal length, but beyond that, holding steady is impossible. I've not yet tried BBF, but I have my doubts about that scenario. The worst shake is with my index finger at shutter release. In the past, I found with my Canon DSLR's, wearing a hand strap helped. I have one for the Sony arriving tomorrow via Amazon. Here's the one I ordered: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HTWF9ZI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm not necessarily looking for suggestions, but I'm open to recommendations. I'm just sharing more of this issue with my friends at UHH. I'll report results after tomorrow. I don't up give easily.
Thanks for visiting,
Mark
I still have not found a satisfactory solution to ... (show quote)


Have you tried any of this?
https://nofilmschool.com/2016/04/6-dirt-cheap-diy-ways-stabilize-your-camera

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Jan 13, 2019 17:13:41   #
Vern L
 
Have you tried rifle-type shoulder mounts? If interested I"ll try to find the url buried in my history.

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Jan 13, 2019 17:17:42   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Thanks for the suggestion and link. It’s more about my finger and hand. I think BBF and the new hand strap are my best scenarios. I appreciate the response
Mark
tropics68 wrote:
Have you tried any of this?
https://nofilmschool.com/2016/04/6-dirt-cheap-diy-ways-stabilize-your-camera

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