Holding canon eos 500D or t1i
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Holding the Camera
Holding the T1i/canon eos 500D might seem like a fairly obvious procedure, but good photographic
“form” can mean the difference between a sharp image and one that’s
blurred from camera shake. Observing a few simple guidelines about camera grip
and posture will improve your chances of getting stable, sharp images.
The Grip
Obviously, your right hand goes around the camera’s grip, with your forefinger
positioned on the shutter button. To guarantee the most stable hold, your left
hand should go underneath the lens barrel, where it connects to the T1i/canon eos 500D.
Cradling the T1i/canon eos 500D this way makes it easier to hold the camera for long periods
of time and will help you hold the camera steady. With your forefinger on the
shutter release, you should be able to easily reach the control buttons on the back
of the camera with your thumb.
Feet, Elbows, and Neck
When standing, your most solid, secure stance is to have both feet firmly planted
on the ground, about shoulder-width apart. Obviously, depending on the terrain,
this may or may not be possible. The best way to ensure a stable hold is to always
remember to keep your elbows touching your sides.
“Elbows in” gives you a very sturdy platform for holding the T1i/canon eos 500D. If you get in
the habit of keeping your elbows against your side, eventually it will simply feel
wrong to not have them pressed against you when shooting. In most cases, even
if you’re on uneven terrain and have to change your foot position, you can still
keep your elbows at your side. Elbows in also holds true when you’re seated.
When switching from landscape to portrait orientation, you still want to keep
your elbows at your side to ensure a more stable position.
Finally, lift the T1i/canon eos 500D all the way to your face. This may sound strange because
you probably think you are, but many people lift the camera partway to their face
and then push their neck forward to close the gap. In addition to giving you bad
posture (and probably contributing as much to back pain after a day’s shooting as
that heavy camera bag on your shoulder), it’s a much less stable position.
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Holding the T1i/canon eos 500D might seem like a fairly obvious procedure, but good photographic
“form” can mean the difference between a sharp image and one that’s
blurred from camera shake. Observing a few simple guidelines about camera grip
and posture will improve your chances of getting stable, sharp images.
The Grip
Obviously, your right hand goes around the camera’s grip, with your forefinger
positioned on the shutter button. To guarantee the most stable hold, your left
hand should go underneath the lens barrel, where it connects to the T1i/canon eos 500D.
Cradling the T1i/canon eos 500D this way makes it easier to hold the camera for long periods
of time and will help you hold the camera steady. With your forefinger on the
shutter release, you should be able to easily reach the control buttons on the back
of the camera with your thumb.
Feet, Elbows, and Neck
When standing, your most solid, secure stance is to have both feet firmly planted
on the ground, about shoulder-width apart. Obviously, depending on the terrain,
this may or may not be possible. The best way to ensure a stable hold is to always
remember to keep your elbows touching your sides.
“Elbows in” gives you a very sturdy platform for holding the T1i/canon eos 500D. If you get in
the habit of keeping your elbows against your side, eventually it will simply feel
wrong to not have them pressed against you when shooting. In most cases, even
if you’re on uneven terrain and have to change your foot position, you can still
keep your elbows at your side. Elbows in also holds true when you’re seated.
When switching from landscape to portrait orientation, you still want to keep
your elbows at your side to ensure a more stable position.
Finally, lift the T1i/canon eos 500D all the way to your face. This may sound strange because
you probably think you are, but many people lift the camera partway to their face
and then push their neck forward to close the gap. In addition to giving you bad
posture (and probably contributing as much to back pain after a day’s shooting as
that heavy camera bag on your shoulder), it’s a much less stable position.
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