6 More tips. Keeping steady.

Here are some tips on keeping your camera steady to avoid blurring of your pictures
Keeping  steady
Keeping the camera steady is vital to avoid blurred pictures. It isn't something that only needs to be considered in low light, as many factors influence "camera shake."
Believe it or not, quite apart from low light scenarios, other things which influence camera movement are;
 Tiredness, cold, effect of prescription drugs, small quantities of alchohol, general health, stress, the surface you're standing on, magnification factor and weight of equpiment amongst many others.
Here are a few solutions or aids to steady images.
1. Use a tripod
Using a tripod is the best way to keep steady in most cases. The trouble is that tripods are bulky, expensive, heavy and awkward. They are banned at some locations completely, and a health and safety hazard at others.
2. Use a monopod.
A monopod, as you might guess from the name, is a tripod with only one leg! It's much easier to carry than a tripod, but obviously relies on you to support it. The actual use of a monopod isn't particularly easy, and different people have different ways of putting them to work. You won't shoot long exposures with one, but in other circumstances they may be the difference between a poor and a good shot.
3. Stand firm.
First, choose a steady posture. Stand comfortably. Any discomfort is likely to tire you. Keep your elbows in, and don't extend your arms.
4. Lean on something.
This really helps. Lean on a wall, a tree, a post box. Anything sturdy. You may also try sitting or lying down where possible.
5. Breathe
Be calm and slow. Breathe in and press the shutter as you exhale slowly. Press the shutter, don't jab at it!
6. Use a bean bag
A simple bean bag will make a great support. It evens out a surface making it much more useful. It needn't be filled with actual beans either!

Hope that's helpful.

More tips soon.

Laurence.
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