| tkdguy | 10 Feb 2017 6:53 p.m. PST |
I use a digital camera (Kodak EasyShare M340) and a small tripod to photograph my miniatures. However, even with the tripod, my camera often moves when I press the shutter release. This often results in a blurry image, and I have to retake the photo, sometimes more than once. This is pretty frustrating. I solved the problem somewhat by holding down on of the tripod's legs when I take the photo, but it's not a foolproof method. Is there a better way to keep my camera steady? |
Hlaven  | 10 Feb 2017 7:01 p.m. PST |
If you have a time release try that |
| tkdguy | 10 Feb 2017 9:21 p.m. PST |
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| Oberlindes Sol LIC | 10 Feb 2017 9:48 p.m. PST |
The timer is your friend! |
| Dan 055 | 10 Feb 2017 10:47 p.m. PST |
A 2 second timer is what I use. |
| tkdguy | 11 Feb 2017 1:01 a.m. PST |
Sounds good. Should I use that time to reposition my camera? |
| Mako11 | 11 Feb 2017 2:53 a.m. PST |
Remotes work too, if your camera has one of those. |
| JimDuncanUK | 11 Feb 2017 4:20 a.m. PST |
Yup, 2 second timer and hold your breath if the camera is handheld. Also, take several pics of each composition then select the best later on. |
| Colonel Bogey | 11 Feb 2017 5:51 a.m. PST |
Some cameras also have remote controls to avoid touching them at all. |
| M C MonkeyDew | 11 Feb 2017 7:00 a.m. PST |
My phone, which has a better camera than my camera, takes voice cues. So I can say "shoot" and it will take a picture. As others have said, timers and remotes also work. |
| JimDuncanUK | 11 Feb 2017 8:11 a.m. PST |
I want a phone that takes voice cues and answers with 'move that unit over there but not this one here'. |
| M C MonkeyDew | 11 Feb 2017 10:52 a.m. PST |
Ooh now that would be nice! |
| Dagwood | 11 Feb 2017 12:24 p.m. PST |
If the camera is slow enough, you can jab at the button a bit and it will have settled down before the picture is taken ! |
| tkdguy | 11 Feb 2017 8:10 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the replies, folks. I've set a 2-second delay in my camera. Hopefully, my photos will come out better. I may look into bean bags as well. |
