Camera Shake Help: Hi all UHHers, Both myself and my wife are very keen amateur photographers. However my wife is having difficulty with camera shake (Canon 550D, all lenses), when i...

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Nov 30, 2012 06:42:23 #

Pedro2156 Loc: Manchester UK

Hi all UHHers, Both myself and my wife are very keen amateur photographers. However my wife is having difficulty with camera shake (Canon 550D, all lenses), when i use her camera/lens combo I have no such problems.
We have been through posture, correctly holding camera etc, etc. Nothing seems to help her, maybe due to her age and slightly weak knees, elbows wrists.
My question is this, other than posture and more practice (Neither seem to help), is there any device out there that may help. I was thinking something on the lines of a very small lightweight version of the type of things used by the broadcast cameramen when hand holding their gear. The sort of thing that has some form of gyroscope arrangement (I think). This may be counterproductive due to the weight. A tripod is not always practical to use.
Any help would be very much appreciated. I do not wish her to become discouraged from our fine art/hobby.

Nov 30, 2012 06:49:22 #

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

How about a monopod and/or tripod.

Nov 30, 2012 07:28:34 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

See the earlier posting "Getting old - what to do" in this section for a multitude of suggestions. The monopod seems to be the most suggested answer.

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Nov 30, 2012 09:27:35 #

Brendan Loc: Cornwall

i'm guessing but is she pressing the sr button to heavy.pick burst and tell her to keep her finger down a bit longer. on a burst of five a bet 2 or 3 will be good.

Dec 1, 2012 05:33:56 #

Nikonover Loc: Neerim Sth, Australia

rest the camera on a post or car roof or bonnet,even atree stump or old tin.plenty of things outside.

Dec 1, 2012 06:46:57 #

Aurel Loc: Niagara Falls Ontario

If she is using manual focus, try readjusting the diopter setting. If she uses auto focus, an image stabilized lens might cure the problem. Good luck!

Dec 1, 2012 06:54:32 #

Brendan Loc: Cornwall

got it! the answer to your problem was bugging me .MOVE ... its obvious your wife is afraid if she puts the camera down for 1 sec in Manchester it will be stolen. :oops: :lol:

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Dec 1, 2012 07:05:34 #

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

try shooting in shutter speed priority, start at 1/200 and go up from there. Increase shutter speed until camera shake not visible. You will have to use higher ISO's in dim light areas but at least she will capture the shot

Dec 1, 2012 09:12:01 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Pedro2156 wrote:

Hi all UHHers, Both myself and my wife are very ke... (show quote)

How about a string stabilizer. Put an eye hook into the tripod socket, run a string ot the ground with a washer of something tied on, and then step on that washer. Putting tension on the string will help stabilize the camera. People have posted pictures of their setups here.

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Dec 1, 2012 12:40:49 #

tjh Loc: OR Coast

fstop22 wrote:

I agree, go to a higher ISO and maybe shutter priority and keep in mind, the more she zooms the higher shutter speed.

Dec 1, 2012 12:43:57 #