Blog about Digital Cameras
[19/07/2010] Holding a Digital Camera
There are a few basic guidelines pertaining to the technique of holding a digital camera which should be ideally adhered to by all photographers, especially beginners and amateurs. The foremost among these is the recommendation to hold the right side of the camera with one’s right hand in such a way that while the forefinger hovers over the shutter release, the other three fingers are curled in front of the camera and the thumb grips the back of the camera.
Likewise, the position of the left hand varies in accordance with the type and model of the digital camera as long as the basic requisite of providing support for the weight of the camera is met with. Therefore, the ideal position for the left hand is to be placed either underneath the camera or alternatively around the lens. Generally, most of the later versions of cameras feature grips or impressions which could be used in order to attain a perfect grip, neither too loose nor too strong.
One of the most common problems related to the holding of digital camera faced by photographers is the camera shake, which occurs due to the faulty grip of the photographer and can result in blurred images. The negative affects of a faulty grip are further felt in situations featuring less light wherein the shutter is left open for a longer period and even the slightest of movements could result in a blur.
There are times when photographers have also been observed holding the digital camera with one hand at an arm’s distance while taking shots in an attempt to frame the shot further away from their bodies. While using one hand might result in a picture perfect photograph, on the flip side it might cause the camera to sway or shake thus spoiling the entire effort.
Stability plays an important role while holding the camera and it depends on the photographer to acquire stability through a tripod, by leaning against a wall or by using both his hands. Using a tripod or holding the camera with both hands while taking a shot is likely to produce great results; in case the photographer needs to stabilize himself further, he could either lean against a wall or a tree, try out a sitting or kneeling position or try clicking with his feet placed a shoulder apart.
Some photographers like to make use of a view finder while taking photographs. Since an important pre-requisite for such a shot is to keep the camera close to one’s body, the best way of positioning it would be by tucking the elbows into the sides and leaning the camera a little distance away from the face. Such a stance would not only provide flexibility to the photographer, but would also enable him to hold the camera still during the crucial moments.
Although being able to hold a digital camera properly seems to be a simple proposition, novice photographers quickly learn its importance after the first few blurred photographs. It is due to this that one of the earliest lessons in photography are concerned with the technique of holding the digital camera and every photographer is urged to develop his own grip and style in accordance with his individual preferences.
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[19/07/2010] Significance of Shutter Speed for a Digital Photographer
[19/07/2010] The Art of Taking Great Group Photos
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[24/07/2010] Understanding Aperture and Shutter Speed in an Entry-level Point and Shoot Digital Camera
[27/07/2010] The Art of Taking Great Group Photos
[27/07/2010] Photographic Composition – Planning, Improving and Story Telling
[28/07/2010] Capturing the Splendor of Fireworks Displays
[28/07/2010] Before Taking a Digital Photograph
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[09/11/2010] Exposure and its implication in photography
[09/11/2010] Don't Get Caught Up in Megapixels
