How to Hold a Digital Camera

Hobbesyeo · 31st May 2006

Came across this rather interesting site on Lifehacker.http://digital-photography-school.co...igital-camera/

"One of the common problems that many new digital (and film) photographers have is ‘camera shake’ where images seem blurry - usually because the camera was not held still enough while the shutter was depressed."

PS: The other info links on the site don't seem to be working tho.

2 Jun 06 Update: As mentioned by cerebrus, the other links on the site are working. And its pretty informative.

tltan · 31st May 2006

Thanks for sharing.

"Another quick bonus tip - before you take your shot take a gentle but deep breath, hold it, then take the shot and exhale. The other method people use is the exact opposite - exhale and before inhaling again take the shot. It’s amazing how much a body rises and falls simply by breathing - being conscious of it can give you an edge."

Military training. But it works. =)

cerebrus · 1st June 2006

Works for me. Was just about to post this site

Artosoft · 1st June 2006

Which digital camera?

PnS Digital Camera? Digital SLR?

PnS also have different model.

Regards,
Arto.

DeSwitch · 1st June 2006

For those who wants a more steady hold and dont like to use tripod, this may be a good solution. I have yet to try it out but the theory seem to work.

http://www.xs4all.nl/~wiskerke/artikelen/string.html

MDZ2 · 2nd June 2006

basically, if you are going to be using the lcd monitor to frame your shots, there will be more handshake than using the viewfinder. This is because your hands will be extended and will thus be harder keep still.
Even with conventional cameras where framing is through the viewfinder, a good practice is to tuck your arms firmly into your body.

corporal007 · 2nd June 2006

i thought holding a camera is up to individual?ie portrait or landscape?but i prefer a tripod to take.super stable

ronaldjace · 3rd June 2006

keep elbows close to body, hold handgrip and make sure viewfinder is supported by forehead, take a breath, hold breath, shoot, release breath, done.

31st May 2006	#1
Hobbesyeo Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 997	How to Hold a Digital Camera Came across this rather interesting site on Lifehacker.http://digital-photography-school.co...igital-camera/ "One of the common problems that many new digital (and film) photographers have is ‘camera shake’ where images seem blurry - usually because the camera was not held still enough while the shutter was depressed." PS: The other info links on the site don't seem to be working tho. 2 Jun 06 Update: As mentioned by cerebrus, the other links on the site are working. And its pretty informative. Last edited by Hobbesyeo; 2nd June 2006 at 11:31 AM.

31st May 2006	#2
tltan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,329	Re: How to Hold a Digital Camera Thanks for sharing. "Another quick bonus tip - before you take your shot take a gentle but deep breath, hold it, then take the shot and exhale. The other method people use is the exact opposite - exhale and before inhaling again take the shot. It’s amazing how much a body rises and falls simply by breathing - being conscious of it can give you an edge." Military training. But it works. =)

1st June 2006	#3
cerebrus Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sembawang Road, Singapore Posts: 1,936	Re: How to Hold a Digital Camera Works for me. Was just about to post this site Last edited by cerebrus; 1st June 2006 at 12:18 AM.

1st June 2006	#4
Artosoft Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tanjong Katong Posts: 3,726	Re: How to Hold a Digital Camera Which digital camera? PnS Digital Camera? Digital SLR? PnS also have different model. Regards, Arto. __________________ http://artosoft.multiply.com/photos __________________

1st June 2006	#5
DeSwitch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 1.45N 103.83E Posts: 2,743	Re: How to Hold a Digital Camera For those who wants a more steady hold and dont like to use tripod, this may be a good solution. I have yet to try it out but the theory seem to work. http://www.xs4all.nl/~wiskerke/artikelen/string.html __________________ NPX Multiply

2nd June 2006	#6
MDZ2 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eastern Part Posts: 311	Re: How to Hold a Digital Camera basically, if you are going to be using the lcd monitor to frame your shots, there will be more handshake than using the viewfinder. This is because your hands will be extended and will thus be harder keep still. Even with conventional cameras where framing is through the viewfinder, a good practice is to tuck your arms firmly into your body.

2nd June 2006	#7
corporal007 New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 36	Re: How to Hold a Digital Camera i thought holding a camera is up to individual?ie portrait or landscape?but i prefer a tripod to take.super stable

3rd June 2006	#8
ronaldjace Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 01°45.646'N 106°37.396'E Posts: 547	Re: How to Hold a Digital Camera keep elbows close to body, hold handgrip and make sure viewfinder is supported by forehead, take a breath, hold breath, shoot, release breath, done.