odin626
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safe for me is 1/60, but I try to keep it above 1/90. I'm twitchy as hell 🙂
Object blur cannot be excluded in most cases where I have the need for going to shutter speeds slower than 1/60s, since it is almost situations where I have to capture people in available light.What's your 50mm hand held speed for a non-blurred picture? (excluding the object blur)
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As has been said before, it's all a matter of statistics and standards.
If I want *reliable* 50 mm shots, I go for 1/125 or faster, or use a monopod/tripod.
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However I see some people put a small cap on the shutter button (called softie?) which they say would make the camera more stable. Does anyone use it and can share the experience?
In the meantime, I'd look to see if there's any yoga or pistolshooting lessons.
A softie helps; an elbow on your chest helps; a mini-pod or bracing to a wall or both helps more. Also, avoiding the shutter button alltogether and using the self-timer is good, too, if you are not looking for an instantaneous shot. You can also attach a thread to your camera tripod mount, step on it, and hold the thread under tension .....
Roland.
And by the way, whats a softie?