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12. Taking Hand-held Close-ups
Close-up shots are more prone to be affected by
camera shake than with normal shooting. The
Image Stabilizer’s corrective effect is therefore
less during close-ups than during normal
shooting even with the same degree of camera
shake.
The depth of eld also becomes very shallow
with close-ups, and moving forward or back
even slightly will throw off the focus.
When hand-holding the camera for close-up
shooting, minimize camera shake and blurred
focus with the following techniques:
Hold the camera firmly
As shown on the right, hold the camera rmly so
it does not move while shooting.
Use AI Servo AF
For close-up shots, set the camera’s AF mode to
AI Servo AF. Using autofocus is recommended.
The AI Servo AF mode can minimize blurred
focus during close-up shooting.
For details, see the camera’s instruction manual.
Place both elbows on a steady surface such as a table.
Use your knee to support
an arm holding the
camera.
Lean against a steady
object like a wall.
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