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Shaky hands Anonymous
I've just started shooting film and I worry that my shaky hands will fuck up my shots. Aside from shooting at the absolute highest possible shutter speed, is there anything /p/ knows of which can help shaky hands? I don't drink coffee or stay up late, it's just I have a tremor which tends to show up when I'm nervous or concentrating.

Thanks in advance /p/
>> Anonymous
A tripod?
>> Anonymous
>>279853
I forgot to mention, I would rather not have to bring a tripod wherever I go. I like walking through the woods and nature trails and such and it's such a pain in the ass to carry with me and set up.
>> Anonymous
OP might want to look into investing in a carbon fiber monopod. small, light, can fold up very tightly, and not too big of a hassle to stick in your backpack/bag.
>> Anonymous
also, op, as long as you follow the 1/focal length rule, you should be okay as far as shutter speed.
>> Anonymous
Keep your elbows close to your sides when shooting and practice holding your breath while taking the shot. Propping your camera against an item (like a tree branch for example) might help.

Also if you shoot over your shoulder, you can try balancing your camera on your shoulder. (You might look retarded but this trick works sometimes.)
>> Anonymous
>>279873

I agree, get a monopod, but get something that has moar weight, so you can whack bad guys who try and hold you up. You can also pretend to be Gandalf on off-days.
>> Anonymous
http://lightingmods.blogspot.com/2008/01/diy-cheap-image-stabilizer-for-your.html

string or a chain attached to the tripod mount and looped round your foot. Not much to carry at all.
>> Anonymous
Use diazepam, snake!
>> Anonymous
I appreciate the tips. Bump for more advice since I was kicked off the computer shortly after making this thread and could not babysit ~_~
>> Anonymous
Have you tried experimenting to see how slow you can go before shake becomes a problem? Just run a roll through and bracket a few scenes down to say, 1/30th and see where the shake becomes an issue.

I just got the impression you were worried but hadn't tested yet.
>> Anonymous
>>280436
This is true, I'm still working my way through a roll...of course I'll show you guys when I'm done ;] The thing is I can see the frame moving as I shoot. I'm recording my settings in a notebook though so I'll have that to look at. And of course I don't want to get bogged down buying accessories right away.
>> Anonymous
>>280439
Do you find your hands shake less when you're holding more weight?
>> OiD
OP, try clenching your muscles and relaxing just before taking a picture. It helps me sometimes.
>> Anonymous
>>280445
The amount of weight I'm holding isn't really an issue, it's just my level of concentration or if I'm nervous. Like sometimes I could be holding a piece of paper while giving a presentation and my hands start to shake <:( Weight isn't as much of a factor with my camera (pictured) though if I'm taking forever to frame a shot I shake just as a result of my arms being up so long, this isn't as much of an issue though.

>>280450
That makes sense, I'll give it a try too.

Deep breaths, taking a knee, bracing against my chest etc. does seem to help a bit.
>> Anonymous
either
1) stop masturbating

or

2) start masturbating
>> Anonymous
Try shooting at times at least as fast as inverted focal length of the lens, ie. 1/60s for 50mm lens, this might help. If it's nervous shake - you have two options - relax or build some muscle (that's not a joke) to get steadier grip.
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