Chris,
If you will search through the archives, you will find a multitude of
threads on these very topics.
As a summary, the OM 1 does have some camera shake, probably from the
mirror, but even a little bit with the mirror up. You can use the Olympus
recommended method of dampening the camera by keeping your hand pressed
against the top of the body (while it is on the tripod) as you are taking
the photo.
Probably the most recommended tripod line on this list is the
Manfrotto. You might try hanging a cloth bag under the tripod that you
fill with rocks, sand, etc. if you feel you need more mass to prevent
camera shake. Then, as you get older :-) you can put in less
mass. Finally, when you get old and wise you can carry the empty bag and
put material in it at the top of the mountain! You have already begun to
show wisdom btw, because you plan on using a tripod.
Gregg
Chris S wrote,
I've noticed a bit of camera shake with the OM-1, but not too much, with a
steady hand, you don't need a tripod with speeds of 1/30. With my digital,
I usually lean up against something, tilt the camera and hold it with two
hands to keep it really steady, then take the picture. This is somewhat
harder with the OM-1. I have a couple tiny tripods, which are pretty
useless, so I'm going to have to invest in a good solid tripod.
I want something really heavy. I've used Manfrotto tripods before, and
would like something a bit heavier. I have no problem lugging heavy
equipment up a mountain, or across a river; I'm still young. Any
suggestions on a heavy tripod? (that doesn't cost its weight in gold either)
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