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Marcie A. Fowler
 

How to hold steady?


My hands tend to shake when I am taking pictures so I was wondering if their are any "exercises" that a photographer can do (when not holding a camera) that would help reduce the "shakes" when photographing? I try to brace the camera whenever I can and also try the inhale and then take the photo when exhaling technique as well. But I'd really like to just eliminate the shakes altogether. Any suggestions?

Marcie Fowler


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January 06, 2004

 

Penny Steiner
  Two things you can do to help yourself:

1. Buy and carry a lightweight tripod with you all the time. It really makes a big difference in your work.

2. If you use an SLR, get image stablized lenses. You can hand hold them for easier use.

Penny Steiner


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January 06, 2004

 

Buddy Purugganan
  Try some lightweight dumbbells so your hand could get a solid grip---read any Muscle & Fitness magazine or Shape magazine that emphasizes WRIST CURLS,or any exercises that stimulate stronger hand grips or arm conditioning! A real good tripod wil help/ or monopod! Plenty to choose from-Manfrotto has the best though there are Bogens and OTHER brands out there.


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January 17, 2004

 
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