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8th August 2010 07:29 |
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Originally Posted by ChuffChuffpuff
(Post 51880)
my friend has taken a number of pictures, but they seem to be a bit fuzzy, would you recommend tripod? I am not sure if I can stretch to a zoom lens.
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No need for a tripod unless you want to do night shots or time exposures, a zoom lens will give you more flexibility but it is perfectly possible to manage with a fixed lens. With regard to fuzzy shots, they can be avoided by:
a) making sure you (or the camera if it has autofocus!) focus properly
b) when taking something moving, use a high enough shutter speed to freeze the subject, 1/250 second should be adequate for stuff pottering around at fairly slow speed. With regard to fast moving freight or passenger you need to be looking at 1/400 second or (preferably) higher.
Anyway, whatever you decide to do, the main thing is to enjoy yourself :)
PS if you want to take up spotting, you will find one of these useful ;)
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