Handhold the camera like a pro for sharp photos

I've noticed that are a few photographers who can't handhold "normal" shutter speeds, and they end up with a slightly blurry shot...

The main reason behind this is the way they hold the camera.

That's why I decided to make this video: to share the 3 key elements that go into properly handheld shots.

So here are rules:

#1: Have a proper grip on the camera

It should be always left hand underneath the camera and right hand on the camera grip.
This is very obvious in landscape mode, but in vertical, it's not.

And when shooting vertically it makes a huge difference in terms of stability in which direction you turn the camera.

I think the right hand should be always up, and the left hand should be under the camera, supporting its weight, not the other way around.

#2: Use three points of stabilisation

Your two hands are not enough... Take advantage of pressing /pushing the camera against something.
It could be your face, your neckstrap or whatever that you apply some force against.

#3: Don't touch the focus ring on the lens

It's very easy to accidentally touch the focus ring, and in this case, the autofocus of the camera will be worth nothing.

If you apply these rules, you should be able to handheld around 1 / focal length in seconds shutter speeds.

So for example, on a full-frame camera, with a 50mm lens, you should have 100% sharp pics with 1/50 seconds. If you are good, you may go down to 1/30 sec as well.

Good luck, good lights!

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[torislu]

Thanks Miklos, nice video and good advice!

[MrDoodsie]

Great video, Miklos! I do shoot this way nearly 100% of the time. It feels much more natural compared to shooting in the reverse holding method. I must admit that there are some situations where I shoot in reverse seeing that my left eye is my dominant eye. This allows me to keep right eye on the surroundings. Keep the videos coming.

[muratbatmaz]

Thanks for another great video, Miklos. Greetings from Istanbul.

[jennifercrotty]

You have me wondering now which way I hold my camera when it is vertical.