I think what Olympus suggests makes perfect sense. Soft, non rigid structures
tend
to absorb or dampen vibrations rather than transmit them as do stiff structures
(tripods).
Think of the harsh echo in an empty unfurnished room.
The human body is mostly water and I think that by holding the camera body and
lens
it is serving to absorb and damp down any vibration.
What happens if you grab a ringing triangle, or a resonating tuning
fork, in your hand?
Perhaps we should drape our tripod mounted bodies and lenses with a plastic bag
full
of jelly (The English kind, though jam would do).
Now the question is what flavour? I opt for claret jelly for consumption with
a
little whipped cream after the shoot.
Giles
Hans van Veluwen wrote:
> "To take the picture, try this method: Place your right hand to support the
> camera, with your finger tip on the shutter release button, while your left
> hand is occupied with holding the lens steady. Think of the tripod as a
> device to support the lens, rather than as a means in itself to prevent
> shake."
>
> So -although this is not really the same method- what they're actually
> suggesting is using your body or hands as an extra telephoto support to stop
> vibrations. It should be noted that the SIF was printed in the OM-1n/OM-2n
>
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