What is the slowest shutter speed you can use without getting camera shake?

Regardless of the lens you are using, the slowest shutter speed you should ever handhold at is about 1/90th of a second. Anything slower can result in soft images. Also, if your camera has a smaller sensor with a crop factor of 1.5x, 1.6x, or 2x, that needs to be factored into the equation.

What causes camera shaking?

Camera shake is one of the major curses of handheld photography. It’s one of the most common reasons why you will have to throw away a photo. Camera shake occurs when your shutter speed is slow enough that it will not freeze your natural body shaking (breathing, muscular tension, etc.).

What shutter speed would freeze fast action?

NOTE: Fast Shutter Speed = Frozen Motion A minimum shutter speed of 1/250 of a second is needed to freeze motion.

What can you do to avoid camera shake at slow shutter speeds?

Hold the camera with two hands close to your body and make sure your feet are shoulder-width apart. If composing with the screen, keep your elbows tucked in as you’ll stand a better chance of capturing a steady image. Being conscious of your breathing can further minimise shake.

What shutter speed is blurry?

Slower shutter speeds like 1/60 second and slower cause a blurring effect. If you want to take a picture using a slow shutter speed, it is best to mount the camera on a tripod and use image stabilization (such as SteadyShot® technology) to reduce the chance of any unwanted camera movement.

When can you use a slow shutter speed?

When to Use Slow Shutter Speed Slow shutter speeds allow more light into the camera, which makes a slow shutter speed great for nighttime or low light conditions. At these slow speeds, you will need a tripod to avoid camera shake or a blurred image.

What shutter speed blurs motion?

How do you make your camera not shake?

Tips

1. Compose and hold the Camera to minimize camera shake. To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
2. When possible, try to provide yourself or the camera extra support.
3. When using a zoom lens, shoot at wide angle and move closer to the subject.
4. Choose a higher shutter speed.

What is the best shutter speed to take a picture?

Faster Shutter Speeds. The rule of thumb for a sharp picture, free from the effects of camera shake, is to use a shutter speed which is at least as fast as 1 divided by the focal length of the lens. So if you are using your zoom set at 100mm you should use a shutter speed of at least 1/100 of a second.

How can I avoid camera shake with a longer lens?

Image by Dean Ayres. You can avoid camera shake by using a faster shutter speed. It’s more noticeable when using lenses with a long focal length, so the longer the lens, the more you’ll need to increase your shutter speed to avoid camera shake. As a rule of thumb, you should use a minimum shutter speed of 1/focal length.

What is camera shake and why does it happen?

The phenomenon known as camera shake is caused by movement of the camera (hence the name :-)), which becomes noticeable as blur when using a slow shutter speed. The resulting blur is not quite the same as the blur caused by incorrect focusing.

What is the shutter speed for a 35mm lens?

The general rule of thumb for 35mm (full frame) has been the reciprocal of the focal length. This means that for a 50mm lens, the minimum shutter speed when hand-holding is 1/50 sec. 1/ (focal length) = 1/50 Since this is usually not an option, 1/60 sec is the next option.