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A tripod is the only way to correct camera shake. There are monopods, as well, that you may want to check out. They are relatively inexpensive and lightweight. Much easier to carry and they will fit almost anywhere. The only other option would be to increase shutter speed. The only issue with this solution is that with a telephoto lens usually you are at a much slower aperture (smaller opening in the lens) to give more depth of field. Therefore lessening the amount of light that passes through the lens. When you slow down the shutter, you allow even less light to pass through and the possibility of underexposure comes into play. I hope this helps good luck.

You need to shoot at a higher shutter speed to "freeze" the action. A good rule of thumb is to shoot at a speed no slower than 1 over the focal length of your lens.

For example, if you're shooting with a 300mm lens, you would need to always shoot at 1/300th of a second or faster to prevent motion blur.

What sounds like is happening is that you're shooting in either low-light conditions--at dusk/night, where the camera needs a slower shutter speed to let in more light--or with a high aperture setting (f16, 22+) that's cutting down on the amount of light entering the camera through the lens.

To get that shutter speed up, open up your aperture all the way to let in the most light possible, and avoid shooting in low-light conditions. If you're still having problems, you may need to switch to a higher ISO speed film (400, 800 or even 1600). This film is more light-sensitive than lower speed film (100, 200), meaning less light is needed to properly expose your shots. And the less light you need, the higher you can crank up that shutter speed.

Again, 1/focal length is your guide for a minimum. Any extra hundredths of a second you can gain through aperture or film speed will really help freeze that action and keep your pictures nice and clear.

1. Check that you have a shutter seed over 1/250. (Since the problem is with you shaking the camera and not subject blur.)

2. Use the viewfinder and hold the camera steady against your face.

3.Hold your breath while you gently push the shutter button.

4.If you use the LCD don't hold your elbows away from your body, like you're flapping your wings. But keep them tucked in close to your sides.

5. A higher ISO will help (but beware going too high as photo quality will suffer).

you need to use a shutter speed at least equal to your zoom lens focal length. 210 mm zoom equals 1/250th second shutter speed and so on. If all else fails use 400 speed film

outside in the sunyou should get 1/1000 speed with f/11.

As TomTom answered, try with a monopod.

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