If you agree that it may not offer a reduction in shake, then you don't
disagree! Maybe you took my 'no advantage to using a tripod' comment too
far, I was only answering the camera shake issue, because that was the only
question asked.
George S.
foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> I would disagree. I always use a tripod. Although it may not offer any
> reduction in shake, it does force me to compose better. The only hand held
> shots I do are flash macros.
>
> And I always lock up the mirror, even at 1/1000. A creature of habit.
>
> Foxy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> At those shutter speeds, and those focal lengths, if the photog keeps to
> good
> form, there shouldn't be ANY advantage to using a tripod.
>
> > What is the consensus on this issue? If I am using a 28mm to say 75mm
> lens
> > and the camera's meter shows a shutter speed of 250 or faster, is hand
> > holding the camera going to produce a different result than mounting it
> on
> a
> > tripod? Presuppose that the focusing is correct and that the
> photographer
> > assumes a wide stance and "squeezes" off the shot.
>
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