Monopod didn't help

Byker28i said:
Is it just me thinking the ISO settings are really high?
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Probably, I think I'm trying too much when the sun goes in and it gets a bit dull. What do you advise I should do?


Canon Bob said:
This leads me to believe that you make an involuntary movement as you depress the shutter button....you probably didn't want to hear this opinion. I don't think you have the shakes, just that you move the camera at that moment.
I believe that your camera has a self timer? Try using it for a test. Set yourself up at 1/125 second with a quite wide zoom (about 60-65mm). Take a normal shot of something....your house (should have plenty of clear lines to look at). Then repeat the shot using the timer....ie, press the shutter and wait for the shot to be taken.

I suspect that you'll find that the timer shot comes out far better than the instant shot.

Give it a try and post the results.

Bob

PS...above all, don't give up...we'll sort this out even if I have to drive to Wrotham.
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Thanks Bob, will give that a go and post the results for you.

icecavern said:
I think this isn't helping. With the camera on the monopod put your left hand on top of the lens not under it. The monopod should support the camera weight not your hands when using it as support. I'm assuming the lens doesn't have a tripod mount on it so don't put too much weight on the lens as you'll strain the lens mount.
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Ah, I see. And you assume right.


Thank you all for your comments and advice, feeling a bit better and will put them all into action and let you know how I get on. We've got Saracens Amateurs on Saturday in the Junior Vase so I'll have a little crib list to work from while taking my photos.
 
Woohoo- worked out how to multi quote :lol:
 
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