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07/30/2008 06:12:46 PM · #1 |
If I have a 400mm lens do I need to shoot handheld at 1/640 or faster? (taking the crop factor into consideration)
So if I can stay above 1/640 my shots will be relatively sharp? |
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07/30/2008 06:16:16 PM · #2 |
Sounds about right.
The rule of thumb I go with is 1/(focal length) or faster. If your crop factor is about 1.5 or 1.6 that equates to approx 1/640 secs at 400mm, other things being equal.
Message edited by author 2008-07-30 18:17:14. |
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07/30/2008 06:18:24 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by slickchik:
So if I can stay above 1/640 my shots will be relatively sharp? |
As long as you don't do the shake diddley whap!!!! LOL!
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07/30/2008 06:22:18 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by slickchik:
So if I can stay above 1/640 my shots will be relatively sharp? |
As long as you don't do the shake diddley whap!!!! LOL! |
*looks at Judi funny* The WHAT? lol |
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07/30/2008 06:26:34 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by SoulMan1978:
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by slickchik:
So if I can stay above 1/640 my shots will be relatively sharp? |
As long as you don't do the shake diddley whap!!!! LOL! |
*looks at Judi funny* The WHAT? lol |
Well...just cause it is over 1/640 speed doesn't guarantee a sharp image especially if ya is a movin'!
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07/30/2008 06:26:34 PM · #6 |
Obviously it depends on wthether you've got any in built image stabilisation in your camera or lenses, and whether your subject is moving etc, and lots of other stuff
*thinks out loud* I'm guessing the resolution of your sensor will also be a factor (and how big you print/display your pics). The lower the resolution, the less apparent camera shake will be? |
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07/30/2008 06:27:55 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by SoulMan1978:
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by slickchik:
So if I can stay above 1/640 my shots will be relatively sharp? |
As long as you don't do the shake diddley whap!!!! LOL! |
*looks at Judi funny* The WHAT? lol |
Well...just cause it is over 1/640 speed doesn't guarantee a sharp image especially if ya is a movin'! |
If ya is a sittin on ya beehind though ya is a all reet :-) |
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07/30/2008 06:29:24 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by SoulMan1978:
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by SoulMan1978:
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by slickchik:
So if I can stay above 1/640 my shots will be relatively sharp? |
As long as you don't do the shake diddley whap!!!! LOL! |
*looks at Judi funny* The WHAT? lol |
Well...just cause it is over 1/640 speed doesn't guarantee a sharp image especially if ya is a movin'! |
If ya is a sittin on ya beehind though ya is a all reet :-) |
That depens how much you have been a drinkin' and how much wind is around...lol!
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07/30/2008 07:10:02 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by SoulMan1978:
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by SoulMan1978:
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by slickchik:
So if I can stay above 1/640 my shots will be relatively sharp? |
As long as you don't do the shake diddley whap!!!! LOL! |
*looks at Judi funny* The WHAT? lol |
Well...just cause it is over 1/640 speed doesn't guarantee a sharp image especially if ya is a movin'! |
If ya is a sittin on ya beehind though ya is a all reet :-) |
That depens how much you have been a drinkin' and how much wind is around...lol! |
Judi i didn't know you were windy when you drink? |
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07/30/2008 07:15:49 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by rider:
Judi i didn't know you were windy when you drink? |
Get back on topic ya dufus!!!! LOL!
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07/30/2008 07:42:52 PM · #11 |
| Wow. So if I drink, then get winded, sit down, and then shoot at 1/640 i should be ok? |
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07/30/2008 07:49:29 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by slickchik:
So if I can stay above 1/640 my shots will be relatively sharp? |
Originally posted by Judi:
As long as you don't do the shake diddley whap!!!! LOL! |
If I was doing that why would I be taking pictures?
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07/30/2008 08:32:47 PM · #13 |
Ok, so, after all that, ummmmm
If I am standing and trying to hold the camera steady and not shaking the diddley whap and not drunk, can I expect relatively sharp images if I shoot 1/640 with my 400mm f/5.6 of should I aim for a faster shutter speed? |
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07/30/2008 08:34:57 PM · #14 |
yes---so long as there are no other variables---use iso400 you should be ok---with my 100-400 i can get away with a little less than that sometimes! depends on just how steady you are---on birds i shoot ap iso 400 f/5.6 most of the time
Message edited by author 2008-07-30 20:37:45. |
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07/30/2008 09:11:15 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by slickchik:
Ok, so, after all that, ummmmm
If I am standing and trying to hold the camera steady and not shaking the diddley whap and not drunk, can I expect relatively sharp images if I shoot 1/640 with my 400mm f/5.6 of should I aim for a faster shutter speed? |
Okay, now that you've explained yourself I feel confident in answering your question :)
More than likely yes.
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08/04/2008 04:15:32 AM · #16 |
I can usually get by with the miniumum focal length rule with my 1.6x crop camera. I have a 300 F4 that I regularly shoot at 1/325 or whatever it is, and get good results. However, sometimes I jitter and ruin the shot. I usually shoot in bursts of 3 to make sure that I get a steady image. I try not to run the ISO past 640, but I find myself running at 1250 a lot in bad lighting.
its better to have a steady shot with gritty noise than a blurry shot without noise.
Message edited by author 2008-08-04 04:17:11. |
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