Thursday, February 23, 2012

Better Handheld Shot @ Lower Shutter Speeds

Introduction

Every photographer knows that, as a general rule of thumb, a camera can be safely handheld as long as your shutter speed is at least 1/focal length or faster ”1”.
Some photographers were able to push this limit by 1 or 2 stops with practice and experience, others with technology buying stabilized lenses (VR or IS).
However here is a quick technique that will allow anyone to maximize his chances at getting a sharp picture at low shutter speeds.

  1. Can I use a wider aperture?
  2. Can I use a tripod?
  3. Do I have a stabilized lens?
  4. Can I boost my ISO?
This is a great article I read at All Day I Dream Of Photography.

You can view the full article here

http://www.adidap.com/2007/11/21/better-handheld-shots-at-low-shutter-speeds/