One thing I have noticed when I am using a bigger lense on my DSLR camera is that I tend to get more blur pictures from me not holding still enough. I know the easy fix would be to use a tri pod or something but what do some of you guys do to help when your in stand taking pictures? Any certain way you put your arms to help steady yourself better?
The more points of contact the better. Use your elbows. Prop them on your ribs, knees, the tree, etc. You sometimes you might be able to use your bow hanger. For instance, mine is on the left, so grab the camera with both hands, but use your pinky & ring finger on the left hand to "anchor" to the hanger. Lastly, a neck strap can be helpful, especially if you have an LCD viewer. if the strap is around your neck, extend the camera in front of you and push against the strap using your neck as counter balance. You could also use the top cam of your bow, kinda like you see 3D guys doing with binos at the range.
What he said... Does your camera or lens have image stabilization? I use the image stabilization on my camera for my standard lenses, but When I rented the 50-500mm lens, I used the built in image stabilization of the lens itself. I was able to hand hold out to 500mm and still get sharp crisp pictures.
Another thing to think about, what shutter speed are you using. If your shutter is too slow, that could cause the problem. Increase your shutter speed and compensate by changing your F-stop and or your ISO.
Thanks guys Sky I will check into those then get back with you, I'm still pretty fresh with the dslr camera so still learning
Here's the answer. The D3100 does not have built in image stabilization in the body, but sounds like it might have it on your lens. I found this review that discusses it. Nikon D3100 Review - Image Quality | PhotographyBLOG
Thanks sky I read the whole thing and that helped alot. Theres still a lot of learning I have to do yet.
Pretty good so far, just waiting on the bucks to show back up on my place in the daylight. I've passed on does just about every sit, but the temps are supposed to be down this weekend so I might try and take one down. How's yours going?
What he said plus look at a monopod. A tripod is not practical on a tree stand platform but a monopod works great. And learn to read a histogram and shoot manual so you can get as fast a shutter speed as possible at an acceptable ISO and the biggest aperture your lens offers.
Like Fitz said, the more anchors the better. Then inhale, slowly let it out and at the point you'd normally inhale again, hold your breath and take the photo while concentrating on not moving. I can usually get down to 1/10th of a second w/o blur.
