FRIDAY TIP: Preventing the Photographic Shake, Rattle and Roll
90% of the time photographers are looking for an image that is sharp and in focus and the best way to acheive this is by selecting the correct shutter speed to ensure that the image is sharp. As a photographer who specialises in landscapes I use a tripod which allows me the freedom to select whatever shutter / aperture combination I need but a tripod is not always convenient. So what are the different options available to the photographer. Handheld Images - use the correct stance to support the camera Most images are taken handheld, either at arms length a la mobile phone / compact camera, or with the camera up to the face looking through the viewfinder. The 'arms length' method is the least stable because movement in your arms will be transmitted to the camera. With the camera against your face the photographer becomes a sort of tripod, especially if you stand correctly with your feet apart. Supporting the camera with one hand under the...