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Lets face the facts; lugging a tripod isnt always a fun way to Parents
take pictures. Ignoring the obvious complaints, which include
their size and weight, tripods are actually becoming banned in Weekly
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a number great shooting locations. Unfortunately, hand
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holding a camera in low light can be extremely dicult and
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many honest attempts result in soft images.

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the likelihood of sharp hand-held images.
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A. Correcting the stance Common Threads

Most photographers are familiar with how to hold a digital 3 Downsides to

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camera in their hands, but most ignore the important aspect
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of body position. Many people lean forward, leaving their
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arms to hold the camera steady. Much like lifting a heavy
object, the weight is best handled by your legs so adapt your
step to t these guidelines:
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1. Hold the camera with both hands. The left hand will be
on the lens, while the right holds the camera body and
controls the shutter.
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2. Take a half step forward and keep your knees bent. This
will distribute your weight equally over both legs.
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3. Bring the camera up to your common shooting position.
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For dSLR cameras, this means with the viewnder held
rmly in front of your right eye, while compact cameras
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should be held at eye level, about 15 cm in front of the Valued Editing Tool
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4. Squeeze your elbows tightly against your sides. The left Photos
forearm should be completely vertical and behind your
toes. Avoid the temptation to lean forward and take the New Graduated
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weight o your legs; leaning forward will result in
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5. Take a deep breath and let the air out. Before taking the
next breath, press the shutter as gently as possible. 4 Ways to Make
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B. A pocket-sized tripod Out with the Clarity
While tripods are awkward to carry, this technique will add a Slider
pocket-sized solution to low-light shooting situations.

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know now?
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1. Before going out shooting, cut a string that equals your File formats (JPG or RAW)
height and keep it in your pocket or camera bag.
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2. At the low-light shooting location, take the string out and
loop it around the camera lens. Let the extra string fall to Vote View Results
the ground.
3. Step on the loose end of the string and slowly raise the
camera to your eye. Carefully pull the string taunt, while , Latest
making sure not to pull hard enough to eect the Assignment
camera-to-lens connection.
4. With the string pulled tight, stand in the same position
 described in the rst technique, and gently push the
shutter.
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C. The Joe McNally Grip
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Photographer Joe McNally, best known for his speed-lighting Photography
techniques, regularly shoots for publications like Sports
Illustrated, National Geographic, and the now defunct Life Read the rules and
Magazine. Despite shooting in various lighting situations, he enter now!
rarely uses a tripod. Instead, he uses his own grip style that
requires shooting with the left eye. With a little practice, this
grip allows photographers to handhold with really slow
shutter-speeds.

1. Follow the same foot position as technique one, with the

left foot in front of the right, shoulder width apart.
2. Turn your upper body so that your left shoulder is
pointing towards your subject.
3. Holding the camera with your right hand, bring the
camera up and set it on your shoulder. The corner of the
camera body should sit in the small hole behind your
 collarbone.
4. Use your left hand to brace the camera against your
body. Anchor your weight equally on both feet, and
lower your left eye to the viewnder. Take the shot after
letting out a deep breath.

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How to Avoid Camera Shake (illustrated)

Je Bartlett is a freelance travel photographer and writer. He

splits his time between opposite ends of the earth; he lives six
months in northern Canada before heading south for six in
Argentina. He is also the editor of The Camping Cook..

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Mali John 10 months ago

I can't close my right eye. I simply cannot. I don't know why.
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rira > Mali John 9 months ago

Have you tried an eye oatch?
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Mali John > riffraff 9 months ago

Good idea. Thank you.
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