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Oct 29, 2017 16:28:48   #
rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA
 
suneth wrote:
Yes, It is motion. Sometimes it is hard to keep the subject inside the frame.

Then you really do need to concentrate on shutter speed. If you’re having trouble keeping camera on subject, then zoom out. In any case, set shutter speed to 1/focal-length.

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Oct 29, 2017 16:45:51   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
imagemeister wrote:
I would be using facial stabilizers - one in the flash accessory shoe ( for the forehead), and one in the tripod socket ( for the chin) - and, a monopod with proper head.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-236741-1.html

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Another one of my solutions - using my "groundpod" against your chest utilizing a Manfro #222 grip action ball head attached with QR to camera.


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Oct 29, 2017 19:00:56   #
Mobius Loc: Troy, MI
 
If you can find one, the manfro #222 is great ball head for monopods. I wouldn't use my monopod any other way.

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Oct 29, 2017 19:12:11   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Mobius wrote:
If you can find one, the manfro #222 is great ball head for monopods. I wouldn't use my monopod any other way.


Manfro does not make the #222 anymore - but there are some good chinese knockoffs like the KingJoy.

Yes, I have used the 222 on a monopod extensively - probably not for everyone, but today I prefer a video fluid pan/tilt head on my monopods for following action.

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Oct 29, 2017 19:45:00   #
DJO
 
dpullum wrote:
Simple DIY trick: buy 2+" plastic 1/4 20 screw at ACE HdWare. Go to the Tennis court and grab a ball and run to beat hell... cut a slit in the ball and fill with Plaster of Paris embedding the screw into the PoParis. extend the bolt out far enough you can get your fingers between the ball and the camera. There is a snug nut that is available on Ebay for next to nothing... this snugs the camera to prevent rotation on the screw.

You hold the ball eagle grip and put the right hand against the camera and fire with rt index finger. This grip prevents shake. Oh! yes, the weight in the ball stabilizes based on added weight... camera and ball are like a dumb bell.

https://lifehacker.com/5383615/diy-tennis-ball-photography-stabilization-unit
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Pro-1-4-inch-Dual-Nut-Tripod-Mount-Screw-To-Flash-Camera-Hot-Shoe-Adapters/291861807404?hash=item43f451c12c:g:cXQAAOSwi0RXx6X9
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This tennis ball link leads to another called "How To Breathe Like A Sniper". To much ridicule, the author wrote an article about "bras", citing not only an incorrect acronym but also teaching improper technique.

The actual acronym is BRASS: Breathe, Relax, Aim, Slack, Squeeze. I attended a military school and was taught how to properly (and safely) use a rifle as a teenager. I have never forgotten the acronym or its correct sequence. And yes, it does work, both for marksmanship and photography.

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Oct 29, 2017 20:36:27   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
imagemeister wrote:
Another one of my solutions - using my "groundpod" against your chest utilizing a Manfro #222 grip action ball head attached with QR to camera.


Nice. I have the same head. I’ll have to build a rig like that for video.

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Nov 2, 2017 14:34:57   #
TomV Loc: Annapolis, Maryland
 
Cdouthitt wrote:
The best trick is to buy a camera with 5 axis stabilization built in.


Do you mean something like a Sony?


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Nov 2, 2017 14:42:23   #
Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI
 
TomV wrote:
Do you mean something like a Sony?



Sure, if you don't want the best ;-) Olympus holds that trophy.

In all seriousness though, Sony's IS is pretty good, just not quite as effective as Olympus's.

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Nov 2, 2017 19:50:56   #
rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA
 
Cdouthitt wrote:
Sure, if you don't want the best ;-) Olympus holds that trophy.

In all seriousness though, Sony's IS is pretty good, just not quite as effective as Olympus's.

Various manufacturers have capable Image Stabilization systems. My Pentax system let me down only when I over-stated length of the lens I was using, so it was exaggerating its corrections.

I use a monopod with a plain screw mount to support my 4.65-crop Pentax Q-7 when I use it with a 70-300mm lens.

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Nov 4, 2017 16:29:22   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
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suneth wrote:
Hi Guys,

I’m a amateur photographer and using a Canon SX60 Bridge camera. With this camera it is very hard (almost impossible) to take a clear picture when using long zoom. I know I can use a tripod. But it is not practical at all time. What are the techniques I can use to minimize the camera shake?]

I see lots of folks trying to hold their DSLR like they used to hold their old Instamatics. It is just the natural way that people with little experience grip their cameras.

Take a look at the link below for the proper technique. The keys are, support the center of the camera/lens weight with the left hand, elbows tight against the body, lean into the front foot as if your shooting a shotgun, take a breath and hold it as you squeeze the shutter release.

https://digital-photography-school.com/prevent-dslr-camera-shake-with-these-3-techniques/

Using this technique, I was able to take sharp shots down to 1/15 second shutter speed...that was in my younger days, I can't do it now.

Another overlooked tip is to brace your body into a nearby solid object if possible, such as a tree, doorframe, etc.

Good luck and good shooting.
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I've use the Joe McNally grip quite a few times. It works.

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Nov 4, 2017 18:00:24   #
Quincykitty
 
Yesterday's Hunters Moon through not very clear sky using mentioned SX60HS with fully extended zoom and monopod ....

Just for your consideration...


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