It’s when I rotate the camera from horizontal to vertical that I’m hitting those buttons I believe. Or when I’m in between shots just standing around perhaps.
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tomcat wrote:
This is the prissy technique and I'm sure you have seen a lot of folks doing this...I will always take it upon myself to show them how your way and my way is much preferred. I explain to them that the camera is more balanced if it is resting in their left palm and their palm can actually form a tripod base to hold it more steady for less shake. And when I mention blur, that always gets them excited if I show them how the prissy fingers will actually cause the camera to rock back and forth along an axis that pivots around the circle created by the fingers. They are always gracious for the instruction and seem to appreciate the increased stability.
My wife took this shot of me just a few minutes ago, so it's a quick and dirty illustration.
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That one is a bit "Prissy".
I understand what you are saying. Didn't think the "Prissy" thing was what you were describing. All of my points are experienced based, and since noticing how many folks have issues, I try to lend a helping thought process. I also figured out after a while that smaller camera bodies were not what I needed, I am much more comfortable doing an hour or an afternoon with a larger body, the smaller ones actually do limit my enjoyment with hand/finger cramping (may sound counterintuitive, but that is my take). Now, I'm having a quick lunch, and am pulling out a camera for a walkabout in the woods, have a great day.
PS: The exact pose you are describing (not the one shown) with palm under lens is the one that is actually painful (at times) for me, developed after being hit by a tree limb that was tired of hanging on - lucky for me it hit my left shoulder and upper back instead of my head! I'm working on it though, exercising the arm and rotating in smooth deliberate actions. Trying to avoid surgery. I may occasionally use the pose you posted, but I don't throw up my pinkie, as it would be in front of my left eye, and I'd look like a sissy!
tomcat wrote:
It’s when I rotate the camera from horizontal to vertical that I’m hitting those buttons I believe. Or when I’m in between shots just standing around perhaps.
Hmm. What does
"Or when I’m in between shots just standing around perhaps." actually mean? Are both your hands on the camera? Still not sure what causes you to inadvertently push buttons that are not directly below your normal grip.
mwsilvers wrote:
Hmm. What does "Or when I’m in between shots just standing around perhaps." actually mean? Are both your hands on the camera? Still not sure what causes you to inadvertently push buttons that are not directly below your normal grip.
Me either dude. I wish I could see what I'm doing when this happens. It's similar to the problem with the 70-200mm lens barrel I mentioned a few weeks back. I was inadvertently hitting the switches and changing the A/M-M/A settings to M or the VR switch to off, etc. I solved that problem with a wide blue rubber band from B&H, but am perplexed how to stop the problem with the D750. I guess I could get a J6, but the mirrorless AF isn't there yet.
tomcat wrote:
Me either dude. I wish I could see what I'm doing when this happens. It's similar to the problem with the 70-200mm lens barrel I mentioned a few weeks back. I was inadvertently hitting the switches and changing the A/M-M/A settings to M or the VR switch to off, etc. I solved that problem with a wide blue rubber band from B&H, but am perplexed how to stop the problem with the D750. I guess I could get a J6, but the mirrorless AF isn't there yet.
I've once inadvertently changed a switch on a lens, so I know it can happen. The question is why is it happening to you so often? The only solution is to try to consciously monitor what your hands are doing while you're shooting. I doubt the location of the controls on the body are the issue since few others have indicated similar problems occurring on a regular basis with the stellar D750.
mwsilvers wrote:
I've once inadvertently changed a switch on a lens, so I know it can happen. The question is why is it happening to you so often? The only solution is to try to consciously monitor what your hands are doing while you're shooting. I doubt the location of the controls on the body are the issue since few others have indicated similar problems occurring on a regular basis with the stellar D750.
You’re correct and I’m not about to blame the camera. I realize that most of it is me but I was hoping thru this post to get some feedback and ideas from others that have wandering fingers like me.
tomcat wrote:
You’re correct and I’m not about to blame the camera. I realize that most of it is me but I was hoping thru this post to get some feedback and ideas from others that have wandering fingers like me.
Only you can stop your fingers from "wandering" , if that's what's happening. Is moving your fingers around on your camera body perhaps some sort of nervous habit? This appears to be some kind of an unusual and personal affectation. Perhaps you should consider gluing your fingers together rather than the buttons.
Of course, another alternative is to research and purchase a different camera body with a button and control layout less prone to accidental adjustments by wandering fingers.
tomcat wrote:
You’re correct and I’m not about to blame the camera. I realize that most of it is me but I was hoping thru this post to get some feedback and ideas from others that have wandering fingers like me.
Have you considered getting a grip for your D750 so it's more like your D3s?
tsca wrote:
Have you considered getting a grip for your D750 so it's more like your D3s?
No, I have not considered that. But that is a FANTASTIC idea. It is worth a shot.
Thanks so much. I will order one today!!!
Ha Ha, Tom! Just wait until you get to my age!! Then not only will your fingers fumble, but your mind will also!!!
Happy New Year to you!!
insman1132 wrote:
Ha Ha, Tom! Just wait until you get to my age!! Then not only will your fingers fumble, but your mind will also!!!
Happy New Year to you!!
I'm 70, so I'm on the way...... I keep shooting tips on my iPhone Notes so that when I change cameras and locations, I can reset them to the subjects being photographed, like sports indoors or outdoors.
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