![]() ![]() Below are some examples of proper use of EFCS on a few cameras. If you shoot with a mirrorless camera, just make sure that EFCS is turned on and you should be set – you should not hear any noise when your shutter goes off, only one sound after the picture is taken. In a DSLR camera, EFCS can work either with Mirror Up mode (first release raises both the mirror and the shutter mechanisms and the second release starts the exposure) or in Live View mode. This means that the camera must be in a particular mode for EFCS to actually work. Basically, when EFCS is engaged, the camera does not trigger the shutter mechanism at the start of the exposure – the shutter is already open and the camera only engages the shutter at the very end of exposure. If you do have the Electronic Front Curtain Shutter (EFCS) mode available in your camera, then with a combination of camera features, you can completely eliminate any camera-induced vibrations. So if you go through your camera menu and your camera manual, and you cannot find such an option, you are basically out of luck and your only choice will be to either use a “Mirror Up” mode described above, or a combination of Exposure Delay + Self Timer, which is discussed further down in the article. Sadly, most entry-level and mid-level cameras on the market today do not have such mode available, which is disappointing. The best way to deal with vibrations from the shutter mechanism is to use a feature called “Electronic Front Curtain Shutter”, “Electronic First Curtain” or “Live View Silent Mode”. ![]() Shutter shock is a real problem and not just in DSLR cameras – it can actually be a pain to deal with even on mirrorless cameras! The problem with shutter shock, is that the shutter moves right before the exposure starts, so it can be more of a cause for blurry images than the mirror mechanism. While most DSLRs have ways to deal with Mirror Slap, few cameras actually provide a way to deal with the shutter shock. It turns out that another big source of camera shake can actually be the shutter mechanism, which some people refer to as “shutter shock”. This mode is not available on every camera, but if it is available on yours, you can use it in combination with a self-timer, which can work out really well (more on that below) in situations where you do not have a remote shutter release with you, or do not have the time to set it up. With the Exposure Delay Mode turned on, the camera will raise the mirror, wait for a specified amount of time, and only then take a picture, which can effectively reduce and potentially even eliminate mirror slap. Sadly, most Mirror Up implementations do not work with a self-timer, which makes this mode only practical to use with a remote shutter release.Īnother method is Exposure Delay Mode. While the Mirror Up mode can work great to eliminate mirror slap, it pretty much requires the use of a remote shutter release. In this mode, releasing the camera shutter will first raise the mirror, then the second release will start the exposure. One of such methods is to use the Mirror Up mode. Gladly, many modern DSLRs have ways to prevent mirror slap from causing camera shake. If you use a DSLR camera, the mirror slap can be a source of camera shake when shooting in low-light situations. If you have a camera with in-body image stabilization (IBIS), make sure to turn it off from the camera menu. You will usually have a switch on the side of the lens for that. So if you have an image stabilization switch on your lens, make sure to move it to “Off” position when shooting. When your setup and the platform you are standing on is stable, image stabilization can be quite harmful to your images. While some cameras have ways to detect tripod use, it is best to always disengage image stabilization when you shoot off a tripod. The only scenario where you can use hands is with either a remote control or a self-timer. If you are holding a tripod with your hands with the camera on it – you will introduce blur. If you are holding a camera off the tripod – you will introduce blur. If you are pressing the button with your hand and the shutter opens at this exact moment – you will introduce blur. In general, using your hands is a bad idea. A lot of cameras offer easy detach mechanisms and some straps have tripod mount pockets. It is better to take of the camera strap in this case. ![]() ![]() However being mounted on a tripod and shooting in undesired weather condition (strong winds) might cause the strap to dangle and hit the camera resulting in destabilization of its legs. Camera straps are a great help when you are traveling and shooting in a hand held position. ![]()
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