No more blurred photo's... Ever!

[melliesmith]

NIce! Another action that can help is to eliminate the movement of the mirror during the shutter release by enabling mirror lock-up.

[spikeyboy1964]

Great vid again easy to understand instruction. 

[mouldypretzel]

In these lighting conditions you might get away with using an f6 or f8 in ISO 400-800 which will make a lot of out of focus elements sharper as well.

If you decide to shoot a person (not with a rifle but a camera preferably), you may want to use f2.8 or wider (like 1.8 or 1.4 if lens permits) to blur out the background for that more pro look.

[leonlime]

also try setting the timer if you don't have a remote ;)

[Blanny1974]

You sound exactly like David Mitchell.

[driftx2]

what about mirror lockup!?

[elliottjl1]

This is so great, simple and easy to remember.....Thank you so much.

[LAtrailers]

Thanks Gavin. :)

[nathair82]

It's ironic that this looks like it was filmed on a phone! Just kidding great vid, and really useful tips!

[ver1109]

This really helps... thanks Gavin for the tips.

[BloatedSensations]

What a bunch of Hoey!

[javajanu]

I like the last tip..pressing hard on tree!

[diversoescarreiro]

SUCESSO AI MEU AMIGO, VALFRIL CARREIRO DO DIVERSÕES CARREIRO.

[FristOneStoned]

What kind a camara is that ???? I know its canon but wat kind ?

[Cman775]

@FristOneStoned canon 50D

[salanka]

@Cman775 canon 20D

[vincecreek]

This Tip is oh so awesome.

[henkkamies]

so... i just pressed the lens against a tree as hard as i could... *crack*... im just gonna kill myself right now okey?

[noooification]

U have got my subscribe

[MrAlphaSeven]

u forgot one thing, if you forget to bring your shutter release or you dont have, just using self timer to avoid micro shake. :D

[ugotbawlz]

Gavin posts some OUTSTANDING tutorials...all for free, for all to experience and enjoy. Thank you so much for your contribution, Gavin. Truly informative and wonderful!

[larkolena]

my kids would be blurry at 1/100th ~when you say "ever" it would be good to discuss situations with subjects, since that's what most ppl shoot most of the time

[KollenNaka]

Loved the way how he demonstred how to NOT take pictures.. funny and clever guy. Thanks!

[k3bab]

You can have an even longer shutter speed than explained in this video if you're using image stabilizer. (depend of how good it is)

[alanthedrum]

Just one bit more. Practice shooting in a way that when the mirror returns you are looking at the same picture as when you pressed the button.

[hytechmaiden]

This vid helps a lot! Thanks!

[ralfkhayal]

Thanx for helping me.

[sjphs]

i can see your lens is 28-135mm is that a good lens? coz i'm planning to buy that kind of lens.. tnx

[kent2472]

Hi Garvin,

Love your simpliest technique.....good job!

[ralfkhayal]

which DSLRs are the best for a beginner.

[Ishcoa]

@ralfkhayal

Try the Nikon D3100 or the new Canon 1100D/Rebel T3.

[ThatKidKnows]

what about shake caused by mirror movement?

[TexPhoto]

Self timer can be a good substitute for the cable release as you already own it, and always have it. Best set to 2 seconds for this. And use Mirror lock if you have it.

[vadimggg]

Great stuff!! but,

@2:22 - "simply press your camera as hard as you can, as firmly as you can against the tree..."

Sir, that's called a camera abuse !!! :'-(

PS: you could also to mention to use 2 second shutter trigger delay incase if one doesnt have remote release cable.

...and for advanced shake reduction to lock a mirror on the camera...

[rhyskallen]

2:34 the lens is bent

[MrDexterToYou]

Great tips. Any chance you might talk about using a monopod sometime?

[marcuelcajon]

Thanks for the tips Gavin.

[djcondra]

Or get a Gorillapod. They're awesome.

[okboy100]

@djcondra mine always falls over with my big ass camera :(

[olafzijnbuis]

When the camera is on a tripod, you can also use the selftimer. On a Canon DSLR there is a very nice 2 s delay.

Even better, although it takes some time to set-up, use the mirror up feature.

When mirror-up is on, the 2 s delay will flip up te mirror, delay 2 seconds and take the picture.

And another one: Breath out before taking the picture. Breathing introduced motion.

Holding your breath also make you move. So exhale and take the shot.

Olaf.

[BelgianEvo]

lmao at the way how he took the first pictures :-D

[Blacklizted]

Can I lean on a cactus too? ^_^

[SuperToshua]

stumbled across you 2weeks ago you are the biz.

[abitgeekie]

If you are taking still photos, the built-in timer in most of the cameras (even consumer type camera) can be handy too. For example, leave your camera on anything that is stable and safe (no risk of dropping or being robbed)-> set the timer to either 2~10 secs -> press the shoot button -> don't touch your camera until photo is taken.

[agun17]

I put the camera in between my buttocks and press them together. Then I lean forward after being properly aroused.

[dmoosh]

wow gavin this tips are really helpfull :) thanks alot!!

[realflow100]

should i crush my camera on a tree?

[kaiwoon]

On a tree trunk?? thanks!!

[lowliferider88]

I like your videos very much... about the this video tutorial when I use a tripod, I disable the stabilizer and use the count down... this tip was told to me and I used it many times (for night shots, and macro) ...

Keep up the great work

[KayIsParamoreAddicte]

Hi Gavin! Do you know how much a cable release costs for a Sony camera? :)

[useurcamera]

wow youre so goooood!!!

[ValleyJoistTurtle]

Your videos are very helpful. Thank you very much.

[trmania]

Thanks for making this video. Those tips were quite helpful!

[ragenumbers]

What bag are you using I want to get the bag as big as yours?

[mdhenzler]

Does the color of the bag make difference? ie, Would a camo bag even be noticed?

[benquelodi]

nice



[RiversidePS]

photospin.webs.com

photo editing services, for further enhancements of your pictures

[pakayagethpakaya]

Thank you

[stephane1234567]

I take my shot with an IS, and I never got blurry pictures.

[littlemissydada]

i have the canon 20D i get so such blurryness and the colors are not coming out right. at times i don't even hold my camera, still blurry.

[chortta]

self timer set to 1sec would help too

[urmatoru]

What would the best (most used) lens for my D300 for "Event" photography - weddings, etc... would a 14-24mm f2.8 be the way to go?

- i do have a 10.5 fisheye; 60mm macro f2.8, and a 50mm f1.4 - but these would only help me get nice "effects"...

- great vid. - i always get inspired after i see your videos. You make me run out with my camera and try to get a 15min, 1 location, 1 lens shoot :) TY!

[oconnaugh]

Another great vid Bruv. I dont have photoshop (Gimp2) but your photography tips are relevant, easy to understand and you're commentary is easy to listen to. Rock on!

[Yahooooogle]

Cheers PhotoGavin,

some other tips I find handy for ultra sharp images are:

- Use Mirror-lockup (as 'mowntainmancr' noted below)

- Use the live-view on the LCD (if you have this feature, eg. 5D MkII) to zoom right in to 10x zoom, then use this to manually focus till it's nice & sharp

- Use a (slightly) faster shutter speed than required but shoot in RAW mode, then edit later to increase the brightness

- For maximum sharpness only a true monochrome sensor will do it (at the cost of color)

[mathieusabbagh]

tkanks photo gavin

[joojicf]

awesome:D really helped~! ;]

[quickshooter100]

manfrotto all the way!!

[otristram]

Thanks for the tips :)

[2007omi]

Great tips!  Thanks.

[mowntainmancr]

Don't forget about mirror lock-up on your SLR !

[chiaramonte50]

I am truly inspired by ALL of your videos!

[OswaldoBonfa]

0:15 Gavin!! your movements are hilarious :DDDDDD LMAOOOO, by the way this is a great tutorial! thanks :)

[xxmkerror]

this video is in reality a secret tutorial video from the CIA.

He shows us "The Best techniques to shoot a Rifle"

[nerxboy]

@xxmkerror haha lol

[TexPhoto]

@xxmkerror MI6 in Gavin's case, but yes there are similarities. Less kick from these Canons though.

[1unisol1]

lol i love how he takes the shots in the beginnig

[TLTw804]

Dont forget that if your using a tripod and dont have a shutter release cable for whatever reason, you can set your camera to timer mode, this will give your camera time to still itself after you pressed the button.

[jvwsocial]

I am going to use the "your eyes is failing technique". This was a great reminder about how to stabilize the pictures, though.

[josh885]

Basically you should shoot a camera like you shoot a precision shot with a firearm. Use support when ever possible and press the shutter/trigger in a smooth even motion that doesn't disturb the sights/viewfinder. You should be surprised when the shutter/round fires. Believe it or not photography has actually helped my trigger press and vice versa.

[Rx2k3]

The Tripod is a Manfrotto. Something similar to the 055xprob. The head looks like a 488RC4, also from Manfrotto. I have the 055xprob + 488RC2 combo and it's probably the best bang for the buck out there in terms of pricing vs stability. It holds my gripped 40D with a 70-200mm f2.8L IS with no problems at all. It's not super cheap or really light, but extremely sturdy. If you're looking for something lighter, go for a carbon fiber model or a smaller (but a bit less sturdy) 190xprob.

[jonnybo20]

what kind of tripod is that ?? someone else asked but no answer. :( i like that tripod and am looking it to getting one cause i need one and i like that quick release ! anyone know of other tripods like that ??

[boy1er1990]

@jonnybo20 Looks like a Manfrotto, Be prepared to pay big money for one, they great quality though :-)

[maccafan10]

The camera bag tip was great, except I found that it squashed my sandwiches and made them all flat and soggy (they were tomato ones) .

[dcnutter]

LOL...funny. Might need to get a Lunch bag in addition to your camera bag. Hehehe

[maccafan10]

dcnutter.

I have sorted out my camera shake on distant shots too, instead of using that big bulky silly telephoto zoom thing. I just go and stand nearer the object I wish to photo. Hey presto !!

I have also mastered the art of photoing racing cars without any blurring whatsoever. I merely wait until the end of the race when they have all stopped.

[dcnutter]

LOL...very funny guy. LOL.

[maccafan10]

dcnutter. I 'have' to be funny, it helps a lot when people see my photos.

Though I have actually managed to convince all my family and friends that they need glasses because their eyesight is failing.

Phew !!

[8XxMvMxX9]

lol

[vudumasta]

Funny, I've got the same tripod, same ballhead, and same quick release...nice setup there Mr. Hoey ;-)

[Narkodas]

I'm quite sure that was not a 40D since it had no AF-ON button left to the AE lock button, which the 40D has.

This can be seen at 0:51 when being paused.

[PhotoGavin]

For the record I was using a Canon 20D in this video.

[Narkodas]

The 20D and 30D both look pretty much thesame so I guessed it was one of those ^^

[photo2341]

Gavin, What brandkind of tripod are you using in this tut?

[haugli00]

Subscribed. Easy and very nifty advices you got there :)

[JOHNDEEBANK]

Thanks Gavin.  Great advice.

John.... Canada.

[saithihahseng]

hahaha...So lovely Tutorials u made ... :D Thanks u so much love it :D

[mixmaxdix]

sure i´m gonna press my 50d to a tree..yeah right...

I love your photo toturials ...

[bexsee]

Great tips! What tripod is that? :)

[andibeka]

Another tip that works for me, if u dont have a cable release, just active the timer (5 sec) and the camera will shoot by itself

[sheniel001]

hahaha...what a coincidence, I just got the same tips from a friend. thanks gavin...i just subscribed

[DGrieux]

how about the mirror lock function?

[georgel1510]

what video editor software did you use?

[kotekness]

Great tips Gavin! :)

[jkelly6620]

Great Video. Thanks.

[AllAmericanGuy01]

Thanks for the video.

I recently started changing my ISO settings...I was afraid to in the past because on the screen, it made the pictures come out noisey, but on the computer, the noise won't be there. Because I use to photograph babies and sometimes the skin tone will either be overexposed or too bright, but the speedlight and ISO setting made everything ALOT easier.

Once again...Thanks! I would of thanked you alot more but I figured out the tip about a week or so ago before seeing this.lol

[kitty3309]

Great tutorial! I`m always ruining pictures with blur.

[tasulinha2]

you are nice :) Thanks Dear

[pithyperz]

BTW, im drooling over your gadgets...i only have a cheap tripod and a sony point and shoot.

lol

[pithyperz]

is there a way we can edit it out in photoshop?

[PhotoGavin]

No, blurry in, blurry out.

[LaSpeeda]

@PhotoGavin i think WE CAN

1º Open photoshop with blurry picture

2º Duplicate layer (Ctrl-J)

3º Select duplicated layer and Go to Filter-other-High pass

4º 10 pixels should do it-(more pixels would make a grainy picture)

5º now select again your duplicated layer and select the Hard light mode, set opacity to around 50 %

The above sharps picture

[pygham]

Thanks a lot.

[astignaguy]

ooh nice camera! =)

[PhotoGavin]

It's a Canon 20D and was getting on a bit when I filmed the video. The modern alternative from Canon is the 50D and is on my christmas list!

[archimede1104]

Thanks so much!

[PhotoGavin]

You're welcome. I hope you found the video helpful.

[desiSongs4u]

Awsome Thanks for the tips

still looking at your photoshop tips :)

[etog143]

thanks for the tips

[PhotoGavin]

You're welcome