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08/30/2007 03:36:07 PM · #1 |
I hear people say "oh.. this camera is so light I can hand hold it to 1/4sec". Then others say "my lens is heavy it really helps to stabilize my camera to get sharp photos".
So which one is it: heavy or light? Which one will make sharper photos in low light setting? |
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08/30/2007 03:38:40 PM · #2 |
...whichever one is poised atop a tripod.
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08/30/2007 03:41:56 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by RKT:
...whichever one is poised atop a tripod.
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ah.. clever. How about handheld? |
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08/30/2007 03:57:37 PM · #4 |
I get the shakes when holding this little light Canon A540
more than I do when holding this heavy 5D+24-70. Seems like the breeze shakes my hand with the A540. That's not to say any of my photos are sharp! |
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08/31/2007 05:58:14 AM · #5 |
I really think this has more to do with the individual than the camera.
There is some physics working though. A heavier object (provided it's not straining the muscles) will give the arm something to push against making the shakes go away a little. You're best bet is to get a tripod or monopod. Save for that, find some lenses with VR. Not as good as a monopod but can really help get that extra stop or two handheld. |
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08/31/2007 09:26:41 AM · #6 |
| I prefer heavier everything, but im also a big tough strong masculine macho manly man. |
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