That's funny! Most of those shots with my favorite macro camera... my Canon, was only 8MP. One thing that helped me steady my camera was to stabilize my hand.
I would wrap the cord around my wrist until there was no slack and then use that to support the camera in my shooting hand. Then i would usually use my elbow on a knee and stabilize my shooting hand with the elbow-supported hand. It's a bit awkward but you essentially become your own tripod. If you are standing you can use your elbows to stabilize a bit if you have something to lean against. That can be a big time saver if you are just hovering around trying to get the shot.
I tried to not look at each shot as i took them and just get a bunch. I would then go and see which ones were worth keeping and delete the poor shots as i edited. That took some pressure of the shooting session.
I do hope you can find time to join this one since it's Macro... but i know you are a busy gal. I am not sure what next week's theme will be but no pressure. Get in where you fit in!
Really? Only an 8 MP? Wow. That shows me it's an operator's error lol, that's on me to learn how to use my equipment properly to get better results.
Sweeeeet! More tips that will help me. One of the reasons for my frustration is that our camera stand doesn’t get tall enough for most of the shots I try to take. I know with macro you do need a stable camera. I will better try to use my body to be the stabilizer...thanks for that :D
Thanks again. I’ll keep an eye out for these contests so I can try to get in on time ;D
I call it magic.... hahahha
I'm super glad that anything i said would/could be helpful. I always stress it's not what you use but how you use it when it comes to tools and cameras etc. I wouldn't call it an operator error but a learning experience! hahaha
I will be keeping an eye out for you! Cheers! =)
Hahaha love it!
Okay let’s call it a learning experience lol! Yea I could definitely take more time with getting to know my equipment better. I’m one of those “I need to know everything I need to know now”! 🤪 In reality it does take time and practice.
Yay Cheers!!
Practice makes perfect! I am sure experience will be your greatest teacher...
I agree!
Heee heee love those memes! Okay let me get to practicing! 😅