How do I stablize my hands ???

[Raj]

I really need some help.
Lets say 50% of all my shots come out blurry, motion blurr due to hand shake:evil:
I cant use tripod all the time either :-( Yes I mess up outdoor shots too & I dont drink in daylight !! so no chardonny effect :evil:

Yes I know I can use smaller aperture or higher iso to make up but I am scared of noise :(

Can you please tell me whatever techniquie you use to keep your hand still while pressing the shutter :-(
I didnt had the problem with G3 & my old film slr olympus on that I remember taking nigght shots with hand which were acceptable...
Any any any tip is welcome !

:o :o :o :o :o

[Scottes]

Basically I find that it's best to support every possible part of your body with another part of your body. Tuck your left elbow into your side. Wrap your right arm across your chest. Jam your chin into your chest. Slump a little - don't try to hold a rigid position or muscle tension will make you shake. Instead, find a relaxed position that won't let you fall, spread your legs out comfortably. Get used to the amount of pressure required to trip the shutter. Don't press down, but rather roll your finger over the shutter button. And breathe correctly. Breathe out gently, and halfway through roll your finger enough to add the final amount of pressure needed to trip the shutter.

Technique can easily add a stop - good technique can add 2 and sometimes 3 stops. I can consistently get 2 stops if I have the time to prepare myself, and often enough I get 3 stops so I don't consider it luck.

I spent years doing rifle shooting and I'm sure that helped. Everything above could be said about shooting a rifle, too.

[mbze430]

Stands, is important. Try to position your feet like a tripod. You should have 'T' stand on foot facing your subject and the other foot 45-75 degree.

Bracing your arms. Close your arms together and brace them to your body. But don't over do it, as it will become vibration.

Breathing. sqeeze the shutter button, and don't push or press. Sqeeze the trigger during your exhale. As this is part when your body is most relaxed.

heart rate, if you can control your heart rate, it will keep you from getting body vibration.

Find yourself a solid object to brace your body against.

All these methods are exactly the same as shooting firearms. I have been shooting skeets since I was 12years old, and all the method works with shooting photography.

[Hellashot]

You might also consider a monopod.

[kb244]

Could also consider drinking less caffine... ( sorry that was a joke based on the title )

[aam1234]

Get used to the amount of pressure required to trip the shutter. Don't press down, but rather roll your finger over the shutter button.... and halfway through roll your finger enough to add the final amount of pressure needed to trip the shutter.

Noticed a big improvement by just doing the above (will try the other tips later).

[defordphoto]

This is guaranteed to get you sharper photos:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/HenryW/Misc/00522.jpg

[kb244]

This is guaranteed to get you sharper photos:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/HenryW/Misc/00522.jpg


At the same time making you look like a Paparazzi Ninja. That and I wouldnt wana use that stance when shooting kids (would give the upset one something more painful to kick than a shinn).

[defordphoto]

:lol: There are many more striking poses in this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58662

Good for a laugh.

I found that tucking in your arms close to your body works best.

[Abdee]

Try holding heavy object (i use LOTR trilogy, 4-5lbs) in your hands while arms are straight in front of body. It's good excercise that helps.

[thomascanty]

Yes I know I can use smaller aperture or higher iso to make up but I am scared of noise :(

According to your signature you're shooting with a 20D. Don't worry about the noise! Bump up the ISO...

[Skitzy]

Some of those are pretty funny. Yesterday to capture the mill/mine I stuck my head halfway through the bottom hole in a picket fence only later to see there was a gate on the photograph.

[CaseyScofield]

This is guaranteed to get you sharper photos:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/HenryW/Misc/00522.jpg

That shot looks tricky...he even had to have someone hold his coat for him! :D

I usually try and brace myself against something...my knee...a tree...car door...whatever is readily available - Though this is still no substitute for a tripod, or monopod.

[Raj]

:lol: There are many more striking poses in this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58662

Good for a laugh.

I found that tucking in your arms close to your body works best.

This is really funny LOL LOL LOL, I want to stop laughing, my boss is watching me :-)

[Raj]

& next time I will be watching if someone is shooting me while I am shooting something. I dont want myself to be added to this bunch :-))

[Raj]

Thanks a lot guys & gals.
I will try to follow your advice. I really ned to get over this.

Cheers :-)

[Tom W]

There's always this little gem as well:

http://www.ken-lab.com/

A gyro stabilizer for the whole camera!