I use the 'rifle-shooter's' technique. Breath in, then exhale very slowly and steadily and squeeze the shutter button very smoothly. This was taught to me by one of my friends who joined the army back in the 1970's. Imagine that you are shooting a rifle; stand with you left leg one step forward and turn your body into the shot. Brace your elbows against your body and hold the camera firmly against your face. And just like Mike, place your left hand (lightly) beneath the lens barrel. Job done! Train yourself to do this when you're taking a picture, and as Mike said; it will reduce camera shake. Thanks Mike. It's always good to watch your videos. Happy shooting everybody!
@beachbum46915 жыл бұрын
A blinding flash of the obvious, but not a blinding flash I would have grasped had you not put into words. Challengingly it is akin to being in the surf: in shallow water, you learn to stand sideways onto the waves; your legs triangulate you. Thank you. A colossal lesson in a very few words.. very best wishes - John - Perth - Western Australia....
@ivardahl-larsen7 жыл бұрын
Being an old photographer watching Mike Browne, I can truly say he is the best here on Utube, giving advise. I am often here to see if there is anything new, probably when I'm bored, and there are many giving reviews and I do not know what, placing themselves by a microphone and blabbing away. Learn from Mike, he is really teaching you the basics in a most enlightening way, by showing you and being honest. No brand names or anything like that. Just plain solid experience shared. Lovely and refreshing! I salute him for that. He must be a great help to many out there! Lovely assistant too!
@MikeBrowne7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ivar - MIKE
@LongTimeTTFan7 жыл бұрын
An excellent teacher. A great trainer. Your explanation is very clear. Your demonstration illustrates and helps the viewers understand your explanation further and better. You make learning about photography easy and fun. Thank you, Mike. Thanks to Natasha and Janie for making this series as well. (Hope I spelled them correctly.)
@MikeBrowne7 жыл бұрын
Thank you LongTimeTTFan - MIKE :-)
@MissHitAllTheTime3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBrowne Hi. I got a question if the lens I'm using is a full frame 70-200 Nikon lens and I put it on crop sensor dslr which will make it 105-300 (since Nikon crop factor is 1.5x) does that mean the shutter speed can't be slower than 1/320 of a sec or does it depend on what focal length you are currently using at that time when you are taking the shot? Like if I'm using a 70-200 lens and at that time I'm taking the shot my focal length of using is just 70mm my shutter speed shouldn't be slower than 1/80 of a sec???
@bowaynefilms9 жыл бұрын
So true ... most people mistake fuzziness/softness as poor focusing instead of camera shake. Good vids!
@AlejandroGarciaJr10 жыл бұрын
Again, thank you for clarifying the relationship between high shutter speeds and apertures. I have a kit lens 18-140mm that I like and I always get blurry photos when I'm zooming in beyond 85mm but I think I can change it and get better now. Time to bring out my kit lens again!
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you. IS does help by about 2 stops depending on how long you set the lens and how steady your hand is. So lets say you're on 300mm, the subject's not moving and have a very steady hand, IS might let you get as low as 1/75th sec. Below that it'll blur. Also higher the zoom range lenses aren't great image quality when zoomed to full stretch.
@mikemcgraw171010 жыл бұрын
I was shooting some flowers the other day @ 200 mm on a 55-200 lens, getting some "fuzzy" shots. Didn't know about the shutter speed/focal length rule. Another great video...very informative. Thanks.
@MikeBrowne10 жыл бұрын
Good to know it helped Michael Mcgraw
@PonteRyuurui11 жыл бұрын
Great personality, great teaching skills, vast experience, and the British accent. Doesnt get any better that this.
@LunaEclipse20108 жыл бұрын
I am really enjoying watching your instructional vids they are actually sinking in and I am able to absorb what you are teaching. I love it. 10/10 will continue to watch your videos
@MikeBrowne8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words :) - Melissa pp Mike Reply ·
@LunaEclipse20108 жыл бұрын
:) I just got myself a canon 1300d. I will definitely be using your videos to help me understand what I am doing more so. ^_^
@aracelirobles51197 жыл бұрын
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@MarkByrne196510 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I am a first year photography student, and I have to say that your videos are so simply explained and demonstrated that I am learning a HUGE amount from watching, and my fears are now turning into excitement once again. Thank you so much for posting your tips, they are very much appreciated. Sharing you on Facebook right now :)
@MikeBrowne10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark Byrne If your fears are turning to excitement that's fantastic and i'm fulfilling my purpose.
@rahulc33916 жыл бұрын
One of the best teachers you are from all the videos I have seen from you
@MikeBrowne6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rahul C - MIKE
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you. If you want be precise than I guess it does. This is only a rough rule of thumb though because some people have a steadier hand than others and can get away with slower speed / length combos. A VR / IS lens will help take it down another stop, possibly two depending on length and steadiness of hand.
@olympiajasper13210 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you explain your video. I look forward to seeing all your video's.
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
VR / IS will let you go about 1 stop slower shutter speed. Crop factor will play a part as your lens gets longer and longer but this is a general guide to help. If you're shutter is a bit below the focal length then you know the's a danger of camera shake so you can take precautions like leaning against a tree, careful breathing or increasing ISO to get the shutter speed up a bit.
@reempire8889 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for the easy to comprehend video. I've watched numerous of tutorial videos about the myth of shake and blurred images, your by far was the easiest to understand. Also, the breathing part was so true! I always find my breathing was somewhat of an obstacle to my shooting. Now, I'll go shoot with your techique. Thanks Mike!!!
@pta34078 жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is about your videos Mike, but they are truly the best out there. You have a way that makes beginning photographers such as myself truly understand the fundamentals. Keep up the amazing work you're doing and a very big thank you :)
@MikeBrowne8 жыл бұрын
Thank you +pta 340 Happy to help. Please share any you especially like around other photographers because it'll help me make more of them - MIKE :-)
@docwel111 жыл бұрын
You are the best instructor in photography that I have seen on KZfaq (and I've watched many). Great instruction with very useful information clearly stated and entertaining without gimmicks. Thank you.
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Ha - good question. No because in video you generally set a shutter speed of arondd 50th so the movement in the film is smooth to look at. You're not freezing motion in video - you're capturing it. To keep the shot steady as the lens is longer you'll have to use a nice sturdy tripod.
@MrYankee8537 жыл бұрын
Mike-you are more inspiring than you might realize..sometimes I will walk around the house and using a British accent, saying things like" I think that's a lovely shot" , etc. and my wife will comment, " I guess you 've been listening to your buddy Mike Browne again " :)
@MikeBrowne7 жыл бұрын
Ha ha - that made me smile Dan. Thanks for sharing ... MIKE :-)
@RCM7979 жыл бұрын
Thank you great tip I still makes same mistake too low of shutter speed .. Will apply your rule from now on .. Thank you
@bootybandy12 жыл бұрын
As a Marksmen this is very similar to taking a shot as you suggested. If you have the time then breathe in, then out, then in, then half way out and squeeze (take) the shot (picture). You can physically feel the blood pumping in your body. Good tips.
@TheCinewanderFilms5 жыл бұрын
i love how you demonstrate properly
@JPYvideos11 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, Thank you very much for explaining this! I've been having this issue and couldn't figure out why? Some shots turned out sharper than others which really baffled me. It even varied from shoot to shoot. I didn't know the whole "length of lense to shutter speed" deal. It was a real "ahhhhaaa" moment for me. You're a very good teacher! You're patience in explaining issues and techniques is very inviting to the photographer! So glad you're here!
@heatherleephotography64085 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos! Why sign up for photography classes when I’ve got your educational videos right here at my fingertips! You’re great at explaining things so that even a beginner, such as myself, can understand. You are greatly appreciated kind sir!
@zeyer7311 жыл бұрын
cant believe you replied my comment, you are one of my heroes!!!! ill never close this window!!!!
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Yes - good tip that will also work well. Provided your camera can shoot when in live view - which most newer DSLRs can. Thanks for sharing..
@yashadattadeo11 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I am novice and recently started taking pictures using DSLR. Fortunately I found your videos and they are really very interesting and full of knowledge. I am thankful to you for sharing the your knowledge.
@mj-lp5eb10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this, clear, informative, in a non condescending way, everyone has got to start somewhere. Excellent.
@MikeBrowne10 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it @mj-lp5eb. Everyone does indeed start somewhere. Me, you, them - everybody... 😊
@StevenTorrey5 жыл бұрын
Practical tips for a real annoying problem. Increase shutter speed, make a support for the camera with the arm and chest. I like the Nikon ability to depress the shutter half-way, freezing the frame, then completing the shoot by pressing the shutter all the way down...
@salaciousintention11 жыл бұрын
Like every tutorial that Mike does, this is an informative, professionally done job. I have now viewed at least 50% of them and the t'other half shall be watched in rapid time. Fantastic work, as well as entertaining - a top bloke !!
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
It's exactly the same as shooting. Thanks for posting
@rickyny7811 жыл бұрын
Mike ever since I found your videos, I stopped watching the other guys also teaching photography here in KZfaq. Thank you for making them easy to understand. Cheers.
@Halfpennystudiosonline10 жыл бұрын
Wow you've really slimmed down Since this video Mike! Great video as always...!
@arvic198111 жыл бұрын
Mike Browne I've learned so many things from your videos,very well explained!! I am a newbie and I just got my Nikon D7000(my first dslr) last Boxing day here in Canada(December) and from watching hundreds of videos doing self study I must say I am learning the basics. And your videos is like a medicine to me.. I hope you dont stop doing this..Thank you..
@dsant00710 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, that explained my blurry pictures with 18-200 mm.
@garyalexander328111 жыл бұрын
Excellent Mike - got a Tamron 70 - 300 lens recently, was having problem of focusing at higher focal length, used this advice, got shot in focus! Thanks, much appreciated.
@wallwork10009 жыл бұрын
thank you mike i was having really problems with camera shake with my 75-300mm lens when shootin wild life just tryed your tips in the garden & hopefully you have solved my problem time to get out & take pictures
@MikeBrowne9 жыл бұрын
No worries andy wallwork - the longer the focal lenght the worse the problem becomes so I think you'll crack it now..
@Varanox45410 жыл бұрын
A great way to avoid camera shake when doing portraits is to have the handle of the camera on top. you get a much better grip on it and have more of your hand on the camera. You can also get a battery grip for the bottom of your camera and have it held correctly both landscape and portrait.
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim. Please help us spread the word by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing on Facebook etc
@PaulUrmston11 жыл бұрын
That makes SO much sense to me now. Simple and clear. Thank you
@Hadassah2811 жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction. Clear direction and very pleasant to watch. Thank you.
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Seth. Please help us spread the word about our films by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing them and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for saying so. Please help us spread the word about our films by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing them and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc
@TheNaughtboy10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike Never had this explained as simply and clearly as this. Makes sense when you think about it. I have started to watch more of your video clips as you have a great way of explaining and showing things. Thanks for sharing.
@MikeBrowne10 жыл бұрын
Thanks TheNaughtboy glad it helped. and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing our videos and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc
@AsiaEmbassycom11 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a photography lesson so well explained! you're awesome, I'm gonna watch all your videos :)
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you - It does. Mike
@megapixelstudios336710 жыл бұрын
Mike, You are a scholar and a gentleman, Your vids are simple, direct and to the point, I have learnt so much from you, Thank you very much for helping all of us out there, Thank you for giving us this AWESOME knowledge to help us get better at this. Kind regards Jason
@MikeBrowne10 жыл бұрын
Thank you 14.2 Megapixel Studio Please help us spread the word and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing our videos and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc
@megapixelstudios336710 жыл бұрын
Sure will do, again thanks for all the GREAT vids
@Zoddex10 жыл бұрын
Just got a camera to start taking pictures and videos as a hobbie, your tips are the best! Many thanks!
@MikeBrowne10 жыл бұрын
Thank you Zoddex Please help me grow the channel and make more free vids by sharing them here, on Facebook, forums etc :-)
@Justufixion11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Serge (the reason why I found the channel). Great tutorial Mike.
@flagranger00711 жыл бұрын
Mike you are awesome as a teacher. I receive so much from your instructions on youtube. Thanks and good shooting.
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
They can give you up to 2 stops, depends on how steady the person is, if it's windy etc but 2 is about right. I think you mean go down to 1/125th from 1/500th - and yes you probably can.
@helen31louise105 жыл бұрын
So clearly explained!
@dkreppucci10 жыл бұрын
Love this guy - great explanations - and showing the difference in shots makes for a clearer explanation.
@linusnguyen7275 жыл бұрын
Such wonderful advice. I’m working my way through your Ultimate Beginners Course, and I’m loving each step so far. In this video, you mentioned that the shutter speed needs to be the fraction equivalent to the facial length. So 50mm would need a shutter speed of 1/00 or faster. In the beginner’s course, the handout mentioned that the shutter speed needs to be a fraction that is doubled the focal length. For example, 18mm will need a shutter speed 1/40 of a second or faster. What have you found to be the better/proper principle? Thanks.
@MikeBrowne5 жыл бұрын
Hi @Linus Nguyen . Glad you're loving the beginners course. No you misunderstood what I'm saying about fractions. If the length is 50mm then add 1/ in front of it so it becomes the fraction 1/50th of a second... MIKE
@martinraxyz11 жыл бұрын
I'm always in need of a reminder about focal lengths....thanks!
@TheGhanashyam12311 жыл бұрын
Sir, You are an awesome teacher. Great lessons through demonstration.Thank you.
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you, My pleasure
@aNoNewSound10 жыл бұрын
Very useful information in just 6 minutes of video, thank you Mike!
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you JPYvideos. Please help us spread the word and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing our videos and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard
@ramtamtam67486 жыл бұрын
came for the photography tips (6 videos ago) stayed for Nat
@AndryFae219 жыл бұрын
Second video I see and I startibg to love this guy. I HOPE I can learb from him so much that I can consider myself a photographer. Since I dont have money to pay classes, I really hope I can learn from him. Love him!
@MikeBrowne9 жыл бұрын
Wow Thank you AndryFae21 Work through the videos systematically and do lots of practise. Doesn't matter if the pics aren't of something amazing, just learn the techniques. The as you get better at them and visit places and people that inspire you you'll know what to do to photograph them. BTW it might be easier to find you way around my free vids on my website instead of YT. Your choice... Have fun. www.photographycourses.biz/videos
@HLSmith539 жыл бұрын
AndryFae21 not to concern yourself about learning something from Mike Browne, I can assure that you will learn lots from him as I have been following him and watching his videos for some time now and he's great! The key is to take the information that he provides and go out and use it! Don't be afraid to make a mistake as chances are you will the first but anything in life rarely do we get it right the first time. Keep shooting and good luck To!
@MikeBrowne9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Howard L. Smith
@CarolJeanLouis11 жыл бұрын
GREAT GREAT GREAT!!! JUST TRIED IT RAISED MY ISO AND BOOM!!! I'm new at this and I'm not sure but I have a Nikon coolpix L820, and I think that my shutter speed is like 29 because that is what it said and it never changed even with a higher ISO, but the picture came out focused and clear!! thank you!
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Candy.
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you - Mike
@JerzZDog11 жыл бұрын
Actually, you HALVED the shutter speed. But we get it! Your videos are awesome, thanks for posting them.
@MrNYCman5306 жыл бұрын
For handheld shots of portraits especially, it's better to use a prime lens than a zoom. Anything slower than 1/60 shutter speed would be a challenge without a tripod.
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you kats peter. can't say i have - will give it a go..
@TickyTack2311 жыл бұрын
Very well presented! And no ego like many other photography videos. Thanks a lot!
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Pleasure - and thanks..
@andretorresbr11 жыл бұрын
Mike, I'm from Brazil. I got a Canon T4i camera and I'm really enjoying watching your video. Great work!
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@kam4all9 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is very helpful thank you for sharing.
@MikeBrowne9 жыл бұрын
thank you kam ali Please continue helping me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc. - MELISSA FOX ( for Mike)
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
:-) Thank you Marcin. Please help us spread the word and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing our videos and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc
@alwayzurboy11 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your videos. I've spent hours learning new tips and tricks and will continue to. Thanks!!!!
@BethanyGayle9 жыл бұрын
I am coming across videos on how to properly hold the camera for a portrait shot (vertically) to avoid shake. You use both hands on the bottom and for some reason I trust that to be true. Haha :) thanks for the video.
@MikeBrowne9 жыл бұрын
I usually have one hand under the body and the other supporting the lens Bethany Dumas :-)
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you JerzZDog. Please help us spread the word by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing on Facebook etc
@snsalay858 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for excellent lessons sir. learn from you lot.
@Sid035196 жыл бұрын
Dude, that is a way too simpler looking tip and very very handy, and that calculations part was so simple to remember (to which I used to ignore but not now😀) As a beginner I find it very useful. Thanks a lot👌👍
@MikeBrowne6 жыл бұрын
Thanks siddhesh. If you'd be kind enough to share the vids around with other photographers I'd really appreciate it because it'll help me make more of them - MIKE :-)
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Hi - can't remember the model because the paint and labels have fallen off over the years. The make is Benbo and I love them.
@LiliaKardenas7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike! What a simple, yet memorable trick!
@MikeBrowne7 жыл бұрын
thank you Lilia , glad you like it please so share it so we can make more - Melissa pp Mike
@HanifArief11 жыл бұрын
very very easy and smart way of explaining camera shake!
@frankliebe6 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, great tutorials. You are the BobRoss of Photography for me!! Keep going on...I will watching your videos.
@MikeBrowne6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank. Please keep sharing them around too - it helps me make more of them... MIKE :-)
@MikeBrowne11 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@cab10236111 жыл бұрын
thank you so much. You are concise and speak photog for dummies. I have understood everything you have recorded. thanks much.
@cloud95796 жыл бұрын
love how you explain the stuff
@iaingeoghan25486 жыл бұрын
dig it boss! shared this vid around as much as humanly possible. My lovely Uncle Al aka Exposure Master:), I am sure I have mentioned before, told me when I was starting out, to breath out and "crack it off right after you finish breathing out kid". Not going to argue with a pro from Canada:) You and he are dead correct. It really changed my images during first few months learning how to use a DSLR. Whenever I can use my tripod, phffff. I will use it! Love tripods! Brilliant video Mike
@MikeBrowne6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Iain... MIKE
@iaingeoghan25486 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites. I laugh at myself because I had to essentially teach myself this by using my first building block WAY before I knew you Browne. Long time shooting hundreds of frames a day whilst living on my own in Chile. It finally dawned on me after I was trying to shoot a picture of this little oven in my apt. And in unison, I pressed the shutter and slid down the wall behind me and right on my can! Felt the camera jiggle like mad as I tried to hold it still.
@Hughenn8 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike for this. Good tips with this and all your vids. I'm an expert at camera shake so this will certainly help me. Now I'm learning manual mode and the triad of aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
@MikeBrowne8 жыл бұрын
thank you +Hughie Shafi glad you find it useful - Melissa pp Mike
@gercast8211 жыл бұрын
I wonder why I didn't discover your videos time ago! Thank you!
@kabanowster6 жыл бұрын
wowzors, I actually hadn't found anobody talk about this before... gr8 tip!
@madman723011 жыл бұрын
Great Videos, I love the fact you have your family involved..Keep the vids coming
@michaelwalker74968 жыл бұрын
First video of yours I've watched and I'm hooked. Thanks!
@MikeBrowne8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michal. If you sign up to our newsletter you'll get regular updates of new ones and other stuff too. There's a link below... - MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/videos
@GiaguaroS10 жыл бұрын
Great video. It is true about the 'breathing', snipers also use this technique.
@MikeBrowne10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gregory S - it's true..
@Mekrath8510 жыл бұрын
archers uses this technique too. Another thing that I've learned which could be helpful is to "breath with your belly": usually when we breath we tend to expand our chest causing lots of shake, even when breathing out you can have some movements. If you learn to expand your belly instead of your chest you start breathing with your diaphragm, acquiring an even more still position, this technique is used by opera singers to avoid changes on the sound and a better controll over breathing.
@ANAND-cs4jr10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike... this video did help me understand what mistake I was making while shooting with a zoom lens. at a lower shutter speed.
@MikeBrowne10 жыл бұрын
Cool ANAND KAMATH - next thing to do is dig out your long lens and practice the technique. Have fun...
@breadbutter436711 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I love your videos! You are a fantastic teacher!
@marilynbettridge2889 Жыл бұрын
Your demonstrations and teaching organizing is par excellant!
@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын
Thank you Marilyn - much appreciated!
@paulocgrf11 жыл бұрын
There's another technique which consitst on using the lcd screen as the viewfinder and push the camera away until the neck stripe stretches completely. This allows the camera to be more stable during the shot..
@Rabijit1005 жыл бұрын
Awesome presentation on the issue. Thank you so much.
@lpfearn11 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I came across your videos and I am in awe at your ability to demonstrate and explain the photographic concepts that I've been trying to wrap my brain around! I have watched others and they pale in comparison. Now I need to "call in sick" at work so that I can go experiment with all that I'm learning from you. :-)