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Reducing camera shake with the right tripod feet.

Reducing Camera Shake - Tripod Feet

Using the right tripod feet can help reduce camera shake so you can get a rock solid shot. This is my 3rd article about reducing camera shake when using a telephoto or super telephoto lens. Even if you don't have a telephoto lens, this is a good source of information about tripod feet.
Reducing Camera Shake - Tripod Legs

Reducing Camera Shake - Tripod Legs

In this episode of the Camera Shake Reduction Series, I'll share what I've learned about how tripod legs can reduce camera shake when you're using a lens with a long focal length. Why are some tripod legs better than others when it comes to camera shake?
An introduction to reducing camera shake

An Introduction to Camera Shake

Does a shaky camera prevent you from getting a sharp image or stable video? This is the first article in a series where I'll share what I've learned after more than a decade of dealing with camera shake at all focal lengths from wide angle to ultra telephoto. Why does your camera shake?
An article about close-up telephoto photography

Close-up Telephoto Photography

You probably find lots of far away subjects to photograph when you're shooting with a super zoom camera or a camera with a long telephoto lens. But did you know that there's somewhere else you should be looking? You're closer than you think to capturing even more great pictures!
Episode 2 of my Super Zoom Variety series

P1100 Super Zoom Variety Episode 2

The adventures continue! In this episode, we'll zoom in on hikers on top of a giant rock formation, a House Finch bird, airplanes at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, the Keys View overlook at Joshua Tree National Park and we'll "climb" a few thousand feet of mountain terrain in nine seconds!
An article about super zooming a Bald Eagle

Super Zooming a Bald Eagle

While on a road trip to the Arizona high country, I unexpectedly saw my first ever Bald Eagle and captured super close-up pictures and videos. I'll show you the easily accessible location and share a couple of tricks for better pictures with the Nikon COOLPIX P1100 camera.
The topic is the P1100 Super Zoom Variety Series Episode 1

The P1100 Super Zoom Variety Series Begins!

The first episode of my P1100 Variety Series is now available! This inaugural episode includes hikers, birds, an ancient dwelling, dragonflies and the best rooftop in Tucson. It's the beginning of a new super zoom chapter!
Nikon P1100 vs. P1000 - What Changed?

Nikon P1100 vs. P1000 - What Changed?

This is part 2 of my experience switching to the Nikon COOLPIX P1100. This article is a detailed review of the differences between the P1100 super zoom camera and its predecessor, the P1000.
Switching to the Nikon COOLPIX P1100.

I Switched to the Nikon P1100!

Here's part 1 of my experience switching from the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 to the recently released P1100. The long wait for the announcement, what's in the box, and my first ever super zoom test pictures with the new camera.