Very new... Need help with camera shake/blurry pics

I've also tried using a pringles lid cover over the built-in flash for short distance fill-flash... works great to diffuse the flash. ala Stofen

rgravel wrote:
Shannon...about using the flash.

Here is what I do sometimes when I find using the flash creates light that is too harsh :

I use the shiny side of a CD to bounce the light to the ceiling . Just make sure you lock the focus first (half press) in case the CD would get in the way.

It worked great on a few occations. Here is a pic of my sofisticated ( :/ ) setup with my G5

Good luck .

Wow guys, Thanks!!!! Tons of good stuff here. I will be at it again this weekend. I can't wait until the summer when I can use my garage as a "studio." Hmmm.. I will wait a little longer Bruce, I would like to try the cheaper methods first. I'm always looking for any kind of advice you have lying around. Thanks again I'll post more pics this weekend.

Shannon

I recently picked up a silver reflective Car sunshade from the dollar store I use it to fill shadows, I also saw a post on this form about GE "Reveal" Light bulbs casting a pretty good light. I really like what you are doing with your pictures. Good luck.

(Beaming with pride) I'm really trying to figure this out.. it takes a lot of time and patience (and ecouragement, thank you). Thanks again