Minimize camera shake on G6...

Merry Christmas everybody!

I just like to know what's the easiest methods/settings to use to minimize camera shake without using tripod. We will be having a Christmas party with my family and relatives this coming weekend. Ofcourse, I love to be onto those pictures too! So what settings should I use to minimize camera shake just in case I'll ask somebody to take me pictures (other than "don't move yet")

Thanks!

Sophia wrote:
Merry Christmas everybody!

I just like to know what's the easiest methods/settings to use to minimize camera shake without using tripod. We will be having a Christmas party with my family and relatives this coming weekend. Ofcourse, I love to be onto those pictures too! So what settings should I use to minimize camera shake just in case I'll ask somebody to take me pictures (other than "don't move yet")

Thanks!

Make sure the room is well-lit, so that the cam will meter that and select a faster shutter speed than it would if the room were darker. You could go grab a 300-500W halogen torchiere-type lamp that wouldn't cost much at all, and it would really brighten things up.

Fast shutter speeds, maybe open up the aperture to let more light in.

Just got my first digital camera for less than a month... Can I have more specific answer guys? Sorry about that...:o And thanks!

Shoot a couple test pics before everyone gathers and adjust the camera accordingly and have it all set for them.

Based on your tests, set the camera to shoot at the fastest shutter speed possible. Test again.

Keep the camera zoomed out. To frame the shot, move the camera closer to the people rather than zooming in. This will allow you to set the camera at f2.0 (more light) and reduce magnifying the shake (when you zoom in, not only do you magnify the scene, you magnify the effects of camera shake).

Set the manual focus to eliminate shutter lag.

Have the person look through the eyepiece rather than through the LCD with outstretched arms. (In fact, close the LCD to eliminate the temptation.) A three point stance (two hands and a head) is much more steady than outstretched arms.

Use the two second timer to eliminate camera movement when pressing the shutter. Inform them what you are doing so they know to keep the camera on target until if fires.

Dope them up with some 'ludes.

If possible, bring a bean bag (or three hacky sacks) and set the camera on that instead of giving it to Aunt Marge. Unless you don't want her in the picture anyways.

Good luck.

One more thing. Read my response in this thread:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=65264

Set your camera up as I do (per the thread) and test it before you go to the party. Adjust accordingly. Then, when you are at the party and hand off the camera to someone, click the dial to C1 or C2 (what ever you saved your custom settings to) and hand off the camera to that person.

Remember to test it before you go.

The key here is using the manual focus to reduce shutter lag that mostly comes from the camera trying to focus.

Any chance Santa will be getting you an external flash before the party?

follow their tips on room lighting and hold camera steady...

see

http://www.topleftpixe​l.com/forum/viewtopic.​php?t=197

Worst case scenerio you can try auto or P modes for some test pics and see if they come out good. You may want to go back through the manual, it never hurts to refresh on your camera controls.

This site gives real easy to follow tips with sample pics
http://www.canon.co.jp …ng/enjoydslr/p_​2_001.html

If you shoot with the LCD as the viewfinder (as most do,) you can put the neckstrap around your neck then pull it tight against your neck at arm's length. That will steady the camera more than just holding out in front of you.

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