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<h1>Blurry Photos</h1>Author: <a title="MiNeeds" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/mineeds/182005.htm">MiNeeds</a> Author: Ian Chin Article Source: <a href="http://www.mineeds.com">MiNeeds.com</a>, where consumers get competitive bids from Photographers. Read reviews, compare offers & save. It’s free! Article Link: <a href="http://www.mineeds.com/San-Francisco/Ian-Chin-Photography/Articles/Blurry-Photos"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mineeds.com/San-Francisco/Ian-Chin-Photography/Articles/Blurry-Photos">http://www.mineeds.com/San-Francisco/Ian-Chin-Photography/Articles/Blurry-Photos</a></a> Tags: photography, camera, better photos, technique, hand holding, point and shoot tips Though this may seem obvious to photographers, I've noticed through friends' hand holding technique that this is one of the most common problems people have when they look at the pictures on the computer. Whether you are using an expensive DSLR or a compact point and shoot, the easiest way to improve photos is perfecting your handholding technique (a tripod is better but obviously bulkier) For the majority of people out there, a simple point and shoot is all they need. 99% of people I see who use them, regardless of where, how dark/light it is, etc shoot it the same way...elbows out left and right away from the body. While during the daytime it is perfectly acceptable (since the shutter will be fast) for most situations indoor, at night, or simply in low light situations, it may lead to blurry photos. Though it looks funny, the best way to combat blurry photos (regardless of lighting situation) is to hold your elbows tight into your body. Instead of elbows at 4 and 8 o clock try holding them against your stomach/waist at 6 o clock (both elbows). The more cushioning you have for your elbows the sturdier your base, and thus camera, will be. In addition, pay attention to the 1/125, 1/60, 1/30. 1/500 type numbers when you press the button halfway down. As a rule of thumb, for point and shoot cameras, try not shooting at anything larger than 1/90...meaning, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, etc....if you are a beginner, I suggest starting at DSLR recommended 1/125 instead... Practice supporting your elbows against your body (not flailing in the air) and you should see a considerable improvement in your photos, particularly in low/artificial light! Was the Article Useful? I hope you enjoyed the article! Please rate it at the following link, your feedback is highly appreciated: <a href="http://www.mineeds.com/San-Francisco/Ian-Chin-Photography/Articles/Blurry-Photos">Blurry Photos</a>About the Author: About MiNeeds.com: 
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Though this may seem obvious to photographers, I've noticed through friends' hand holding technique that this is one of the most common problems people have when they look at the pictures on the computer. Whether you are using an expensive DSLR or a compact point and shoot, the easiest way to improve photos is perfecting your handholding technique (a tripod is better but obviously bulkier)

For the majority of people out there, a simple point and shoot is all they need. 99% of people I see who use them, regardless of where, how dark/light it is, etc shoot it the same way...elbows out left and right away from the body. While during the daytime it is perfectly acceptable (since the shutter will be fast) for most situations indoor, at night, or simply in low light situations, it may lead to blurry photos.

Though it looks funny, the best way to combat blurry photos (regardless of lighting situation) is to hold your elbows tight into your body. Instead of elbows at 4 and 8 o clock try holding them against your stomach/waist at 6 o clock (both elbows). The more cushioning you have for your elbows the sturdier your base, and thus camera, will be. In addition, pay attention to the 1/125, 1/60, 1/30. 1/500 type numbers when you press the button halfway down. As a rule of thumb, for point and shoot cameras, try not shooting at anything larger than 1/90...meaning, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, etc....if you are a beginner, I suggest starting at DSLR recommended 1/125 instead...

Practice supporting your elbows against your body (not flailing in the air) and you should see a considerable improvement in your photos, particularly in low/artificial light!

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