Speaking of Stabilization

[purplehaze]

Are you all familiar with this article? It describes a host of markmanship techniques that I have found very helpful for improving my ability to hold the camera steady. (Though strength training is helping, too.)

[HaseebM]

Most of those positions will get familiar as we continue to shoot, almost naturally. We look for support with heavier lens combo and invariably stick to one of those positions shown in the link, at least I do.

[Shadowman]

Just as awkward but surprisingly effective.

Joe McNally Hold Steady

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDsx3-FWfwk

[mrinmoyvk]

Although my wife is angry with my day by day growing belly and asks me to exercise, I find it most helpful to rest my hand while shooting.
Most comfortable and steady monopod (hand) base when breathing is on hold for couple of seconds.

[xpatUSA]

I would add a recommendation to one of the poses:



From my Shukokai karate days long ago, re. the top right image, we would stand with legs about 2ft apart, one slightly in front of the other and with toes pointing slightly inward. Our sensei would then try to push us over and none too gently at that!

[DanK]

The bottom line, I think, is: "brace, don't just hold". Beyond that, whatever is comfortable for you may be the best bet.

[terrib]

Just as awkward but surprisingly effective.

Joe McNally Hold Steady

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDsx3-FWfwk

A long explanation of what Mike and I were discussing in THIS THREAD. Although, I actually rest the camera on top of my shoulder instead of against it like a rifle. Works really, really good for me. But as he says, I am a left eye focuser.

[Shadowman]

A long explanation of what Mike and I were discussing in THIS THREAD. Although, I actually rest the camera on top of my shoulder instead of against it like a rifle. Works really, really good for me. But as he says, I am a left eye focuser.

My first introduction to Joe McNally's "holding steady" was his two page instruction from the soft copy Life Guide to Digital Photography. Video demonstrations have to be extended so you can hope to get a glimpse of his 19 pound cat.

[rpcrowe]

Me too but, I also find that an ample belly makes a great elbow rest when holding a camera...