Two things: First, vibration resistance or image stabilization has made a lot of people counting on it for sharper images and second, many do no more than publish in social networks making their not-so-sharp image look great. I encourage people to print; I think it’s the only way to judge quality. Of course, it’s the moment that counts but when we have time and choice, grab that tripod.
If one has to hand hold, put camera in continuous high and shoot three images. Very good chance that second or third image will be sharper than the first. It’s that trigger finger mentioned in later posts.
I Learned with old film cameras, with and without a tripod. I use my Canon SX 40 with mainly old school techniques, although at times a very low or high held picture involves twisting and turning the LCD to angle and hold the camera correctly for the shot.
Unless things have changed drastically, the phone’s screen as a view finder is highly superior to cameras LCD viewers.
The world is a different place now than when a lot of us grew up.
nadelewitz wrote:
One of the most important things for taking pictures is: How to hold a camera!
It has always been taught that with a camera having an eye-level viewfinder, you brace your hands and camera against your head/face so it is steady and does not jerk when pressing the shutter.
Now there are zillions of point & shoots and bridge cameras that don't have eye-level viewfinders, optical or digital. Only the LCD panel. Which you hold at least several inches away from your face.
Whatever happened to good sense in the first step in taking a picture? As much as even the lowest-priced cameras cost, aren't they bad tools without a viewfinder (or a tripod)?
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No disrespect intended but where do you get the idea that holding the camera isn't taught anymore? I don't seem to notice anyone holding a camera improperly. Furthermore I am not going to be the Camera Holding monitor to inform someone else, even good friends, they are holding the camera wrong when they seem to be perfectly happy with whatever photos they are now achieving.
Dennis
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I have taken plenty of shots one handed and have gotten sharp images.
I think you just have to learn to adapt to the situation you are shooting in.
Sometimes you can't always have two hands on the camera when taking shots.
Country Boy wrote:
I was taught that just like shooting a gun, you don't pull a trigger or push a camera shutter button you squeeze the camera button or gun trigger which can be done without moving the basic structure. I agree that using your forehead does help, keeping your arms in tight is also a good practice but the squeeze of the shutter button is the true key to a great shot!
...yup! Stock-weld and breathe out!
nadelewitz wrote:
One of the most important things for taking pictures is: How to hold a camera!
It has always been taught that with a camera having an eye-level viewfinder, you brace your hands and camera against your head/face so it is steady and does not jerk when pressing the shutter.
Now there are zillions of point & shoots and bridge cameras that don't have eye-level viewfinders, optical or digital. Only the LCD panel. Which you hold at least several inches away from your face.
Whatever happened to good sense in the first step in taking a picture? As much as even the lowest-priced cameras cost, aren't they bad tools without a viewfinder (or a tripod)?
One of the most important things for taking pictur... (
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Take a deep breath, let the air out, bring the camera to your eye, and take the shot.
nadelewitz wrote:
One of the most important things for taking pictures is: How to hold a camera!
It has always been taught that with a camera having an eye-level viewfinder, you brace your hands and camera against your head/face so it is steady and does not jerk when pressing the shutter.
Now there are zillions of point & shoots and bridge cameras that don't have eye-level viewfinders, optical or digital. Only the LCD panel. Which you hold at least several inches away from your face.
Whatever happened to good sense in the first step in taking a picture? As much as even the lowest-priced cameras cost, aren't they bad tools without a viewfinder (or a tripod)?
One of the most important things for taking pictur... (
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Image Stabilization helps many cameras and smartphones make sharp images with shakier hands.
Tripod adapters and gimbals are available for smartphones. Virtually any camera with a tripod socket can be adapted to some sort of gimbal.
There are always creative ways around the problem... But I agree, I'd much rather use an eye-level viewfinder and hold the camera in the classic stance.
Drigby1 wrote:
I Learned with old film cameras, with and without a tripod. I use my Canon SX 40 with mainly old school techniques, although at times a very low or high held picture involves twisting and turning the LCD to angle and hold the camera correctly for the shot.
Unless things have changed drastically, the phone’s screen as a view finder is highly superior to cameras LCD viewers.
Many smartphones have image stabilization, too. The latest models have extremely bright screens that can be adjusted for use in any environment.
I've said since the iPhone introduction that camera companies should partner with Apple, Samsung, etc. and add some of their goodies to dSLR/MILC cameras. The smartphone companies spend HUGE amounts of money on camera and imaging R&D.
mwsilvers wrote:
I don't know what camera you are using but its is impossible to operate my Canon 7D Mark II with either of my hands against my head/face. My left hand is supporting the lens against the camera body and my right hand in on the grip accessing various controls as well as the shutter button. My right eye socket, sometimes my right cheekbone, and the right side of my nose is pressed against the camera when I use the viewfinder. In addition, to maintain a rigid stance when hand holding I also tuck my elbows into my chest and adjust my legs for the best balance, sometimes leaning against a supportive structure.
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Bimgo! you just saved me a lot of typing, by explaining what I've been saying to no avail for years.
As to the cameras with out the eyelevel finder, just don't buy one, unless you like shaky photos. And my biggest problem with phones is ergonomic, that I don't shoot a lot of verticals and I don't like using the screen as a VF.
That's why I never shoot with my mobil phone.
I am much more comfortable with an optical viewfinder but have learned to cope with the flip out screen LCDs which are never bright enough outboards for me.
nadelewitz wrote:
One of the most important things for taking pictures is: How to hold a camera!
It has always been taught that with a camera having an eye-level viewfinder, you brace your hands and camera against your head/face so it is steady and does not jerk when pressing the shutter.
Now there are zillions of point & shoots and bridge cameras that don't have eye-level viewfinders, optical or digital. Only the LCD panel. Which you hold at least several inches away from your face.
Whatever happened to good sense in the first step in taking a picture? As much as even the lowest-priced cameras cost, aren't they bad tools without a viewfinder (or a tripod)?
One of the most important things for taking pictur... (
show quote)
Don't we nowadays depend on 5 way image stabilizers in the body and lens? Why bother learning how to hold a camera steady? As a member of my college rifle team, I didn't need to relearn the skill when I bought my first Nikon. But you are right: first things, first!
CatMarley wrote:
Don't we nowadays depend on 5 way image stabilizers in the body and lens? Why bother learning how to hold a camera steady? As a member of my college rifle team, I didn't need to relearn the skill when I bought my first Nikon. But you are right: first things, first!
Well said. I also can't help but wonder what the numerical percentage is of camera users who take blurry photos from not holding steady. Whatever the number I suspect those people have no idea that they have the problem the OP tells us about.
Dennis
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