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08/29/2002 12:54:52 AM · #1 |
I need help! How do I take a focused candid shot without a flash or tripod? It seems that it would be hard to catch someone candidly with a tripod.
Also how do I compensate for the shutter delay on a moving target?
* This message has been edited by the author on 8/29/2002 12:58:43 AM. |
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08/29/2002 01:06:53 AM · #2 |
Well there are a few techniques for hand holding a low light shot. First of all try to shoot in as much light as possible, if you camera has the ability to manually set the "film" ISO set it to the highest number. The picture my show a bit more grain but it will increase the sensitivity of the CCD and up your shutter speed. If you can brace yourself against a wall, or a pole, this will help as well. digicams are allot easier to hand hold at slow shutter speeds that slr types since there isn’t a real shutter to speak up so you have allot more leeway. Another technique that i like to use is to use the world as my tripod, anything that is flat and dry will work just fine... you just have to be creative... On my city life picture I used the hood of someone’s car to get my low light shot... Well any way good luck ..
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08/29/2002 01:11:18 AM · #3 |
My G2 is my first digital camera, so forgive me if yours doesn't function like this, but on the G2, when I press the shutter button half way down, that locks focus and exposure. After that, pressing it the rest of the way snaps the photo. So to take my pictures, I find an object that is the same light and distance, and press the shutter halfway down. Then I hold it that way until I find what I want to take a picture of.
Also a function of the G2, once the settings are locked, I can use a button that will hold those locked settings and then allow me to "scroll" (for lack of a better word) to another f-stop. The camera compensates automatically by selecting the shutter speed.
* This message has been edited by the author on 8/29/2002 1:11:18 AM. |
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08/29/2002 01:59:01 AM · #4 |
I was taught to tuck my elbows in as tight against my body as possible if my shot has to be handheld -- your hands shake less if your arms are taut.
Hope this helps,
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08/29/2002 10:10:33 AM · #5 |
ALSO,
this works surprisingly well,
press the camera back against your face to keep it rigid. |
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08/29/2002 10:15:26 AM · #6 |
Ronin,
Your G2 also has manual focus. Check it. You can put in manual, select the f stop and speed, determine a'the distance with the manual focus guide and shot as many shot as you want without having to mantain the botton half-way pressed.
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08/29/2002 11:34:37 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by lmhr:
Ronin,
Your G2 also has manual focus. Check it. You can put in manual, select the f stop and speed, determine a'the distance with the manual focus guide and shot as many shot as you want without having to mantain the botton half-way pressed.
LM
I think you ment to reply to "FOCUS" he has the G2.
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08/29/2002 02:44:22 PM · #8 |
If you are shooting via the LCD monitor use the neck strap and push hands forward to gain more stability.
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08/29/2002 03:02:05 PM · #9 |
| I also heard that using a beanbag as a makeshift base can help in situations where a tripod would be too awkward. Using delayed shutter release so that your body is not touching the camera also can help reduce shaking. Unfortunately, even though I'm only 51, I have a slight tremble all the time--not usually noticeable by people, but the camera senses it and I can see it especially when I hold my arms out. Holding the camera close to my body makes it even worse. |
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08/30/2002 02:19:52 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by focus:
I also heard that using a beanbag as a makeshift base can help in situations where a tripod would be too awkward. Using delayed shutter release so that your body is not touching the camera also can help reduce shaking. Unfortunately, even though I'm only 51, I have a slight tremble all the time--not usually noticeable by people, but the camera senses it and I can see it especially when I hold my arms out. Holding the camera close to my body makes it even worse.
I found some tips here //www.photosig.com/viewarticle.php?id=475
worth a try.
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08/30/2002 02:22:09 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by focus:
I also heard that using a beanbag as a makeshift base can help in situations where a tripod would be too awkward. Using delayed shutter release so that your body is not touching the camera also can help reduce shaking. Unfortunately, even though I'm only 51, I have a slight tremble all the time--not usually noticeable by people, but the camera senses it and I can see it especially when I hold my arms out. Holding the camera close to my body makes it even worse.
I found some tips here
worth a try.
//www.photosig.com/viewarticle.php?id=475][///www.photosig.com/viewarticle.php?id=475
* This message has been edited by the author on 8/30/2002 2:21:21 AM.
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