Difference between revisions of "Camera shake"

From Camera-wiki.org
Jump to: navigation, search
m (Added link)
 
(One intermediate revision by one other user not shown)
Line 19: Line 19:
 
Of course, sometimes camera shake is done deliberately, for effect.
 
Of course, sometimes camera shake is done deliberately, for effect.
  
Many digital cameras feature ''shake reduction'' systems (also known as ''Vibration Reduction (VR)'' (by [[Nikon]]), ''Image Stabilization (IS)'' (by [[Canon]]), and other names), which can be implemented by physically moving the lens or image sensor (perhaps using piezo-crystal driven actuators), or by removing the movements electronically, in software.
+
Many digital cameras feature ''shake reduction'' systems (also known as ''[[Vibration reduction | Vibration Reduction]] (VR)'' (by [[Nikon]]), ''[[Vibration reduction | Image Stabilization]] (IS)'' (by [[Canon]]), and other names), which can be implemented by physically moving the lens or image sensor (perhaps using piezo-crystal driven actuators), or by removing the movements electronically, in software.
 +
{{Flickr_image
 +
|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/16138255091/in/pool-camerawiki/
 +
|image= http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7516/16138255091_4d90e16e44.jpg
 +
|image_align= right
 +
|image_text= Camera Shake Test Stand
 +
|image_by= Hans Kerensky
 +
|image_rights=  with permission
 +
}}

Latest revision as of 23:13, 8 January 2015

Glossary Terms

Camera Shake is a fault in a photograph caused by the camera not being held still enough whilst the exposure was made. The result is a blurred, or sometimes a double image. Camera shake is more probable in low light or using slow film, where slow shutter speeds are necessary, and when using long (telephoto) lenses which exagerate movement.

Camera shake can be reduced by using a support - e.g. a tripod, holding the camera braced against something solid (such as the photographer!), or using a higher shutter speed, faster film or shorter lens.

Some cameras designs can increase camera shake. Layouts such as the "chocolate bar" format common on 110 film cameras (e.g. the Haking 220 EF or Kodak Pocket Instamatic 60) are awkward to hold steady; a light weight camera can also make camera shake more likely. SLRs - particularly lightweight ones like the Pentax MV - with large, fast mirror movements can suffer from shake; this form of shake is called mirror slap. Conversely, cameras which do not have moving reflex mirrors are sometimes reputed to be less affected by camera shake: An example would be a TLR with a leaf shutter, which may also benefit from being steadied against the user's abdomen.

The trend of holding digital cameras at arm's length, using the LCD display as a viewfinder is another common cause of shake.

Of course, sometimes camera shake is done deliberately, for effect.

Many digital cameras feature shake reduction systems (also known as Vibration Reduction (VR) (by Nikon), Image Stabilization (IS) (by Canon), and other names), which can be implemented by physically moving the lens or image sensor (perhaps using piezo-crystal driven actuators), or by removing the movements electronically, in software.