Episode 6: How To Hold The Camera
April 16, 2008
Are you kidding? We actually need a video on how to hold your camera? Apparently so! Check this quick tip before you bonk baby on the head with your $1,000 DSLR.
Show Notes:
- Practice putting your left hand under the lens, rather than around it.
- Ditch the junky strap that came with the camera and get a new one.
- Look into a battery pack/controller if your camera supports it. It just may save your wrist!
- Check back next week for new baby photography tips!
Tags: cameras, canon, nikon
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Hey, found this website on Alltop.com
Just got an XTi last week and I’m trying to figure out what I should nab right away for some accessories. I’m looking at obviously a nice Lowepro case/backpack, a tripod, extra battery or two and a telephoto lens to start.
I am kind of debating the battery grip. The Canon model seems to be around $150, Targus for around $90–100 and [insert sketchy brand name] around $35–40.
I don’t really have a special area I photograph more than any other as of right now, though mostly outside stuff so far. But are there any sort of general accessories you would consider must haves for general photography?
Thanks from Canada,
Myles
Hey Myles -
Thanks for visiting the site! My first question would always be ‘what type of shooting are you planning on doing?’
But for general shooting, I’d take a look at the following:
- extra battery (definitely)
- more than one memory card (in case there’s an issue with your main card, you should have a backup).
- a small case to keep memory cards in (they usually hold 4-6 at a time).
- a good strap!
- a polarizer. *if* you are doing a lot of nature/outdoor shooting, you might want to play with one of these. Personally, I don’t use one that often anymore, because shooting babies and weddings requires a lot of fast shooting, so I don’t have time to take them off and put them back on/etc. But you might enjoy one.
- a good bag. For portrait/wedding work, I use Jessica Claire’s ShootSac. I’ve met her before and she has really come up with a nice ‘around town’ bag that allows quick access.
I hope this helps!
Eric