Simple steadiness

[Ian]

If you are using a tripod and don't have the luxury of a cable or wireless remote shutter release, there is a great alternative to physically pressing the shutter release and risking a jogged camera and a blurred shot, especially if the shutter speed is slow or the lens you are using is particularly prone to the effects of vibrations; like a macro or telephoto lens.

It's very simple, let the camera stabilise after pressing the shutter release by using the delay afforded by the camera's self-timer function. Most cameras offer a short (2-3 seconds) or longer (10-12 seconds) delay. The former will usually be adequate.

Ian

[bigbob]

Re: Simple steadiness

Something i've used for the last 5 years for landscape shots , not much use for action or candids .
You got to remember that it's on though , a few times i've forgotten and wondered why the camera was'nt working during a action shot , looked at the lcd's and the shutter fired . because i'd forgotten to reset from days ago .
This is really good for interior low light shots as well .
The new Fuji S5 has a .5 second shutter delay which can be turned on or off in the menu , something other brands might look at .

B..

[coupekid]

Re: Simple steadiness

If you are using a tripod and don't have the luxury of a cable or wireless remote shutter release, there is a great alternative to physically pressing the shutter release and risking a jogged camera and a blurred shot, especially if the shutter speed is slow or the lens you are using is particularly prone to the effects of vibrations; like a macro or telephoto lens.

It's very simple, let the camera stabilise after pressing the shutter release by using the delay afforded by the camera's self-timer function. Most cameras offer a short (2-3 seconds) or longer (10-12 seconds) delay. The former will usually be adequate.

Ian

Excellent suggestion, and one I have advised the wife to use as she doesnt have a remote shutter release when we were taking picture of the lunar eclipse.

It works just as well as a remote shutter! (except of course you have to wait)