Motion Blur

jabel119 · 22nd of February 2006 (Wed)

I get alot of motion blur handholding shots with my D30. I never have this problem when using my 35mm, even when using slow shutter speeds. Does the smaller image sensor in the dslr somehow contribute to a shakier image?

tim · 22nd of February 2006 (Wed)

Are you using the same ISO, shutter speed, and apertures? I'd expect you to get less camera shake with a smaller sensor, not more.

Jon · 22nd of February 2006 (Wed)

Well, since the photos from the smaller sensor have to be enlarged more, the shakiness causing blur is also enlarged more. The rule of thumb 1/focal length applies to 35 mm; for APS-C, use the "effective focal length" (How I hate that term), the lens focal length * 1.6 if using the rule of thumb.

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jabel119 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 46	Motion Blur I get alot of motion blur handholding shots with my D30. I never have this problem when using my 35mm, even when using slow shutter speeds. Does the smaller image sensor in the dslr somehow contribute to a shakier image?

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tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,905 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Motion Blur Are you using the same ISO, shutter speed, and apertures? I'd expect you to get less camera shake with a smaller sensor, not more. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

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Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,112	Re: Motion Blur Well, since the photos from the smaller sensor have to be enlarged more, the shakiness causing blur is also enlarged more. The rule of thumb 1/focal length applies to 35 mm; for APS-C, use the "effective focal length" (How I hate that term), the lens focal length * 1.6 if using the rule of thumb. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

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