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Avoiding Camera Shake
Rest your elbows gently on your chest so that your camera is supported steadily by both arms and your head. Don't jab the shutter button —squeeze it gently.

Camera shake problem situations

When shooting at night
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When using a zoom lens
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Quick tips
· When possible, support yourself using a wall or other solid object.
· A furled umbrella can double as a monopod.
· With one knee on the ground, you can rest your camera on the other knee.
· A table or other surface makes a good support for your elbows.
· Don't have a tripod? Try using a stack of books or a box.

Avoiding Motion Blur
Trying to take a photo of a fast-moving person or object can result in what is known as motion blur.

Shooting a fast-moving subject
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Quick tips
When photographing moving vehicles, active sports, and other moving subjects, the way to prevent motion blur is to use a faster shutter speed. Increasing the ISO setting will automatically boost shutter speed. With a film camera, you can change the ISO sensitivity by changing the film. Some digital cameras also permit you to change the ISO settings at the touch of a button, making it easy to take stop-action photos or capture scenes in low light conditions.
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