How to effectively stabilize the image when taking pictures?

Many friends will have hand shaking when shooting. How to effectively stabilize the image? The following is my experience sharing, let's have a look.

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First of all, bean curd.

Bean bags are very practical for photographers and can be adjusted into various shapes to fix the fuselage or lens. Just like on the rock, it is difficult to find a suitable place to put the camera or lens, but putting a bean bag can solve this problem well: it not only prevents the camera from being worn by the rough surface, but also avoids the problem of unevenness or inclination on the rock.

Bean bags are also suitable for low-angle overhead shots, such as putting the camera on the grass. The bean bag makes the position of the lens just above the leaves, and can tilt slightly upward towards the subject. When many photographers use telephoto lenses, they also press bean bags on the fuselage or lens to reduce the vibration caused by touching or turning the camera upward.

The making of bean curd is very simple and cheap. A few pieces of cloth and a few beans can be done. It is more convenient if there is a zipper or a hook and loop tape. You can refuel after you arrive at your destination.

Second, the weighted tripod.

No matter how strong the tripod is, sometimes extra help is needed to ensure that it is more stable, especially when it is windy. Some tripods have hooks on the sides of the middle rod and the bracket to hang heavy objects.

Bean bags or even camera bags can be used, no matter what it is, as long as the tripod can stand firmly on the ground. Of course, it is necessary to ensure that these heavy objects can hang down steadily instead of swinging in the wind, otherwise it will add more trouble.

Third, the rope

When there is no tripod or monopod, the old way to fix the camera is to tie it. The tripod is screwed under the camera with a rope, naturally hanging the rope on the ground to leave a little space, then stepping on the rope with one foot, lifting the camera and straightening the rope. However, this method is not suitable for left and right rotation shooting, but it can play a very good role in up and down rotation shooting.

Fourth, lean against the tree.

When you can't find any auxiliary props, you can lean against trees or posts everywhere. Of course, you don't put the camera on it, but point it at it. The best way is to stick the bottom of the camera on a tree or post, because the area of the bottom of the camera is larger than the side of the camera, which can be more stable.

It is also a good choice to use some tape, but don't fix the camera in one place, which is very risky, just to slow down some jitter.

Fifth, delay the selfie

Remote control (wired or wireless) is very useful, but it is not always available. If you are in this dilemma, starting the delayed selfie will automatically release the shutter and reduce the vibration. In most cases, a delay of 2 seconds is enough.

If possible, using delayed self-timer combined with mirror locking or exposure delay mode can effectively prevent blurring caused by shaking the mirror.

Six, dispersion weight

Even a good tripod can hardly keep the shooting stable in some places, such as wet beaches. The reason is that the stent will continue to sink into the sand. Although it can be stable when it is deep enough, sand will cover the whole bracket and the joints will often be damaged.

Some manufacturers produce snow boots to disperse the weight of tripods and prevent the brackets from infiltrating into the snow, which is also suitable for beaches. If you don't have snow boots, you can make your own tripod boots, such as flat stones, old plates or roof tiles. There are many ideas to consider.

Seven, take the camera

The way you hold the camera determines its stability. Dragging the camera from below is the best way. For example, it is better to hold the lens with your elbow down against your body than to tilt your elbow outward.

Some photographers put their left hand on their right shoulder when using long lenses, so that their left arm forms a tray. Walls and columns are also good things to support elbows.

You can also kneel on your right knee, put your left elbow on your left knee, and hold the camera or lens with your left hand. This is to use the weight of the camera to form a "human monopod", which can be very stable if skilled. When shooting at a low angle, you can lie on the ground and separate your elbows to make it firmly fixed on the ground like a bracket. The position of standing is also very important. Try to avoid windy places and look for places with trees, walls or stones.

Eight, take a deep breath

Even if you use a high-speed shutter, hold the camera tightly before shooting. Before pressing the shutter, take a deep breath and hold the camera firmly, which can effectively reduce the jitter of the fuselage.