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<p>[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1477789, member: 15199"]Detecto, it is similar to target shooting. Study camera and slow squeeze of the shutter button. </p><p><br /></p><p>Estimate how high the camera is for most shots using the macro setting, and then find something of the same height to use to support your hands and thus the camera at the same height. I find that the plastic cover from a 100 CD stack/spindle (about 6" tall makes a good support for a handheld camera shooting coins ( your height may vary ) and since it is clear, light isn't blocked much by it. Support the camera in both hands resting on the support, focus and then take a breath and exhale it and don't breathe until you slowly squeeze the shutter button. It is fast movement on the shutter that often cause problems. After the camera fires, don't forget to breathe <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> . This will help until you get something to fasten the camera in a position so you don't have to hold it in your hands. Copy stands are often available on ebay or craigslist, as more use scanners these days. Best of luck.</p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1477789, member: 15199"]Detecto, it is similar to target shooting. Study camera and slow squeeze of the shutter button. Estimate how high the camera is for most shots using the macro setting, and then find something of the same height to use to support your hands and thus the camera at the same height. I find that the plastic cover from a 100 CD stack/spindle (about 6" tall makes a good support for a handheld camera shooting coins ( your height may vary ) and since it is clear, light isn't blocked much by it. Support the camera in both hands resting on the support, focus and then take a breath and exhale it and don't breathe until you slowly squeeze the shutter button. It is fast movement on the shutter that often cause problems. After the camera fires, don't forget to breathe :) . This will help until you get something to fasten the camera in a position so you don't have to hold it in your hands. Copy stands are often available on ebay or craigslist, as more use scanners these days. Best of luck. Jim[/QUOTE]
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