"Keeping your camera steady?" Topic

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?

If you have a time release try that

Thanks, I'll try that.

The timer is your friend!

A 2 second timer is what I use.

Sounds good. Should I use that time to reposition my camera?

Remotes work too, if your camera has one of those.

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.

Some cameras also have remote controls to avoid touching them at all.

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.

I want a phone that takes voice cues and answers with 'move that unit over there but not this one here'.

Ooh now that would be nice!

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 !

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.