When you want to capture moving objects, you need the right equipment and accessories that will allow you to do it effectively and with convenience. Capturing motion, after all, is one of the most challenging parts of photography. Cameras don’t really like movement. But since life in motion is a very interesting subject, and people show the most of life when they are moving, taking photos of it effectively has become a never-ending quest for photographers.
If you have not tried capturing moving things before, give it a go and you will find out why motion is such a difficult task hard to get on paper. Most often than not, you will probably end up with a blurry image, one that definitely does not show the message you want to convey.
With all the challenges that motion photography presents, how can budding photographers capture life in motion? Here are some tips from the pros.
Use fast shutter speeds.
In motion photography, being fast is an advantage. This refers to not only the photographer but also to the gear. Setting your camera appropriately and using a shutter speed of 1/500th of a second or faster will enable you to effectively capture action, such as a soccer player kicking the ball towards a goal.
Unfortunately, fast shutter speeds tend to result in darkened photos as it limits the amount of light that comes into the image sensors. Using a flash will help you address this problem. When you need to carry a flash, it is a great idea to holster it with the Spider Monkey for convenience and quick access.
Increase the aperture.
Increasing the aperture will allow more light to come into your camera and prevent underexposed photographs that result from fast shutter speeds. When you do this, you need to lower your f-stop, which will, unfortunately, lessen your photo’s depth of field. This will cause many elements in your photograph to be out of focus. Be sure to know where to prioritize.
Increase the ISO.
A higher ISO increases the aperture and also allows you to make use of fast shutter speeds without getting dark or blurry images. All this however, is at the expense of a quality photo. The resulting image will appear grainy and show a lot of digital noise.
Try panning.
Normally, you would take a photo of the night scene where cars pass by. The resulting image will usually be of the city lights and a trail of light that is the result of a car passing by. In panning, it is the reverse, where your camera follows the moving car instead of focusing on the whole scene. This will capture the car in focus while the rest of the scene becomes a blur.
This is easier said than done. When you want to try panning, bring along your tripod and use it to stabilize your movements and prevent shaking. Practice doing this and you will eventually perfect the panning style. Holster the tripod at your side with the Spider Tripod Carrier for faster access.
With these tips, you can effectively capture movement and produce amazing photos. Above all, your comfort during a shoot needs to be on top. Always make use of carrying devices like the SpiderPro Camera Systems for ease and convenience. The ergonomic design of the SpiderPro prevents shoulder, back and spine injuries from carrying heavy gear during long hours of shooting. It allows you to quick draw the camera and capture those unexpected yet breathtaking scenes.
It is exhilarating when you are able to capture life in motion. With the tips above and the gear that will provide the stability and convenience needed for this kind of photography, you will be able to put movement on photo effectively.
So, don’t forget to make good use of these tips and tricks that professionals use and get those camera accessories that will help you out at Spider Holster.