9.Taking Hand-held Close-ups
Close-up shots are more prone to be affected by camera shake than with normal shooting. The Image Stabilizer's corrective effect is therefore less during close-ups than during normal shooting even with the same degree of camera shake.
The depth of field also becomes very shallow with close-ups, and moving forward or back even slightly will throw off the focus.
When hand-holding the camera for close-up shooting, minimize camera shake and blurred focus with the following techniques:
Hold the camera firmly
As shown on the right, hold the camera firmly so it does not move while shooting.
Use AI Servo AF
For close-up shots, set the camera's AF mode to AI Servo AF. Using autofocus is recommended. The AI Servo AF mode can minimize blurred focus during close-up shooting.
For details, see the camera's instruction manual.
Place both elbows on a steady surface such as a table.
Use your knee to support | Lean against a steady |
an arm holding the | object like a wall. |
camera. | |
