camera is moved during exposure
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How can I determine the minimum shutter speed to avoid blur from camera shake?
How can I determine the minimum shutter speed at which I can effectively avoid camera shake while hand-holding the camera?
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How can I hold my camera steady?
I've been an amateur photographer for some time, but have always had problems holding the camera steady. I've developed some tricks like using a flat surface and the self timer in low light, and of ...
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Where does the ¹/shutter speed = focal length rule for hand shake come from?
The generally accepted rule of thumb is that the shutter speed must be the same or larger than the inverse of the focal length.
As is, it seems that it makes no sense as is:
On a 24 Mpixels ...
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What reduces blur from camera movement more: large aperture or image stabilisation?
In the reviews of lenses with image stabilisation systems there are quite often written the quality of its performance represented by the number of f-stops (2-4 f-stops).
As far as I understand, it ...
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Should I keep Image Stabilization (IS) off when I do not actually need it?
I own a Canon 7D and a EF-S 15-85 IS lens and I keep the image stabilization turned on all the time.
Recently, an experienced photographer told me that this is a huge mistake because it reduces image ...
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How can slightly blurred photos be improved in post processing?
I have heard quotes which say "If its not good, delete it."
I go by that advice, but sometimes you capture some precious moment but you see that photo is slightly blurred because of camera shake. I ...
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Digital zoom versus optical zoom for minimising camera shake
Here's the scenario: every so often our garden plays host to some small deer. Naturally, I try to take pictures of them. From inside the house, I can get a decent shot with full zoom on my camera. ...
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When and where do you need to use a tripod?
I am looking into use cases where the use of a tripod is very effective or necessary.
Though in theory every possible shot can be taken with the help of tripod, in real life I do not think that is ...
