How to avoid camera shake with a long focal-length telephoto lens

 



photo: Chris Crumley

A familiar situation. The image conveys the necessary atmosphere, but the image is fuzzy, blurred. Why? One of the reasons the vibration of the camera. Moreover, this phenomenon is quite common when wrong choice expobar or shooting heavy long lens. I think a bad manufacturer? Whether you have a telephoto lens firm Canon or Nikon this situation will not change.

The fact that many modern models of order heavier telephoto lenses on the camera. For the balance of the manufacturers invented a special attachment that secures the entire structure. You can choose the tripod, released such well-known accessory manufacturer like Manfrotto or choose something simpler, the result will not keep itself waiting – your shots will be of higher quality. Why?

What is the monopod

Standard tripod, or the tripod "the tripod" know it all. Simply put, a tripod is a device for supporting a photo or video camera with retractable supports. In other words, a tripod – a classic within the camera. Monopod ("mono" from the word "single") is also a tripod with only one leg-support. More functional, designed to reduce blur when the shake of camera or camcorder. Here and all science. By the way, high-quality tripods and monopods can be bought in the online store "Fotokor", there specialists will always help to make the right choice.

How to use a monopod

1. In the case of using a short-focus lens wizard monopod screwed into the "nest" placed at the bottom of the camera. In the case of a long lens all the more interesting: the monopod is attached to a special bracket/lever on the lens.

2. One foot (left or right, does not matter – dominant) need to be put forward and redistribute body weight evenly on both feet, to occupy a steady position.

3. The monopod folds out to a height of eye level of the photographer. The tripod must be close to the forward legs. Select the optimal height – took a stable position.

4. The selected position should allow comfortable to turn left or right. When the subject starts to move quickly, you can adjust the position of the body, creating the possibility of capturing the best shots.

Summary

A single rigid system "the camera – monopod – photography" will allow you to make quality shots, reducing camera-shake to a minimum and adding maneuverability when shooting.

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