Hand holding. Higher than focal lengths required for me.

[Carbon111]

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I've found the Thumbs Up accessory has made the M 240 much more manageable for me. With the M9 it was a convenient accessory, but with the added weight and higher resolution of the M 240, it seems to be a necessity.

 

I have now have no real problems getting steady shots consistently at 1/30 and most of the time at 1/15.

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[jip]

Personally I have a very strong right arm from many' date=' many years of vigorous excercise... That is key to a steady arm[/quote']

 

Hahah!

[pgk]

Having to take ten shots to get one sharp one doesn't make it sound like a very reliable method. Not exactly decisive moment stuff.

But when its the difference between getting a good, usable image and not taking the shot at all, its well worth trying. The 'decisive moment' thingy is over-rated - yes its true that some images are inherent because of a 'decisive moment' but an awful lot aren't. So re-shooting several times is often perfectly possible and taking several shots at low shutter speeds often yield one quite usable sharp image.

 

Its also a myth to think that a tripod is essential for really sharp image; it really isn't. Proof of the pudding is in the pixel-peeping;).

[photolotse]

I have now have no real problems getting steady shots consistently at 1/30 and most of the time at 1/15.

 

What is your focal length at mentioned shutter speeds?

 

Cheers Carsten

[wattsy]

But when its the difference between getting a good, usable image and not taking the shot at all, its well worth trying.

 

Yes, I would have thought that was obvious.

 

Its also a myth to think that a tripod is essential for really sharp image; it really isn't.

 

It is for me at 1/4 second.

[almoore]

It is for me at 1/4 second.

 

Me too. And for pretty much every photographer I've ever met. But we should bear in mind that on the Leica forum we're in the company of truly remarkable men whose abilities far outstrip the norm.

[philcycles]

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If you hold the camera right you can shoot at quite low shutter speeds.

Just tuck your elbows in.

Just like shooting a gun.

Back when I was shooting available light in recording studios I could shoot 1/8th without a problem.

Tuck 'em in and give the camera some support.

Phil Brown

[thighslapper]

But when its the difference between getting a good, usable image and not taking the shot at all, its well worth trying. The 'decisive moment' thingy is over-rated - yes its true that some images are inherent because of a 'decisive moment' but an awful lot aren't. So re-shooting several times is often perfectly possible and taking several shots at low shutter speeds often yield one quite usable sharp image.

 

Its also a myth to think that a tripod is essential for really sharp image; it really isn't. Proof of the pudding is in the pixel-peeping;).

 

..... I agree ..... and you have a digital camera and a 'c' setting so why not just blast away and keep the 25% that are fine.......

 

I would prefer to take my chances at lowering shutter speed and risk a few shots at a lower ISO than have them all at 3200 ....... the loss of clarity even after NR is just as problematic a trade off.

 

Most low light level shots are indoors .... and in many public and private buildings tripods are either banned or impractical because of the numbers of people so that's not a uniform solution ..... and anyway I didn't dump my Nikon gear just to load up with more weighty junk.....I carry a manfrotto pocket tripod and improvise ....

[Jeff S]

Another related technique from an old post by Lars B. here.

 

Early in the thread I provided the above link to lars bergquist's 'sniper' technique. [if he were still posting here, I'll bet he would have repeated his recommendation, which he did various times over the years.]

 

I'm repeating it since there have been several comments about situations that make tripod or monopod use impractical or impossible. This technique, simply using your strap for support, comes pretty close, as lars said, to having a monopod. It works.

 

Jeff

[philcycles]

Quote from Lars:

The old man from the Mauser Age

 

No wonder. He's a sharp shooter.

Phil Brown

[jaapv]

Me too. And for pretty much every photographer I've ever met. But we should bear in mind that on the Leica forum we're in the company of truly remarkable men whose abilities far outstrip the norm.

 

 

You’re probably right, although it depends on your norm…

Shooting handheld seems to be a bit of a rangefinder thing. Here is a small selection from the forum, there are many more. Note that one is a series done at six seconds from an airplane. I don’t think I would ever attempt that…

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/people/69924-1-15th-s-handheld.html#post723605

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/117372-testing-iso2500-almost-dark-environment-1-a.html

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/nature-wildlife/313938-christmas-cat.html#post2585291

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/nature-wildlife/270018-rainy-bubbles.html#post2328899

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/landscape-travel/299710-thunderstorm-seen-airplane.html#post2503138

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/people/295684-calling-home.html#post2476868

 

 

This post by an expert might enlighten you:

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/227316-taking-pictures-handheld-some-neuromechanical-aspects.html

[almoore]

Shooting handheld seems to be a bit of a rangefinder thing. Here is a small selection from the forum...

 

I salute your indefatigability Jaap, if not your ever more bizarre insights into photography.

 

You're a rogue, but a loveable one, and without your entertainment value I doubt I'd keep returning here. Long may you regale us with your tall tales...

[jaapv]

Just get some practice in and join us. You’re more than welcome.