portrait shooting and camera grip

THC_SsSsSnake · 5 May 2014 at 23:12

in another thread camera grip in portrait mode is discussed which has led me to a question.
using portrait mode is there a preferred(for stability)way of holding.

Ive seen 2 choices,the most common seems to be
1. right elbow(if right handed)out at an angle.

2. Left hand on top to allow elbows close to body,this seems a bit more awkward but does seem more stable.

any tips are very welcome.

thanks

Raymond Lin · 5 May 2014 at 23:24

Left hand holding lens from below.
Right hand on the grip.

elbows tucked in if you can.

THC_SsSsSnake · 5 May 2014 at 23:27

thankyou for your swift reply and edification Raymond.

Raymond Lin · 5 May 2014 at 23:27

Anytime.

Zogger · 6 May 2014 at 09:04

that is the majority vote, shutter on top. I can't get on with it though and personally find it less stable and more inconvenient.. I'm definitely in a minority.

THC_SsSsSnake · 6 May 2014 at 10:03

thanks for your alternative Zogger

GTRacer · 6 May 2014 at 12:42

It depends on the camera/lens I'm using. Most of the time it's Raymond's method especially if I'm using an SLR, but for smaller cameras it's easier with the shutter on the bottom (and with my thumb on the shutter) as I can really tuck those elbows in for a stable base.

THC_SsSsSnake · 6 May 2014 at 13:02

thanks GT

abbotsmike · 6 May 2014 at 14:53

Oh dear, what have I started?!

THC_SsSsSnake · 6 May 2014 at 15:54

Vertigo · 6 May 2014 at 20:00

I'm confused - are you saying you have a grip or don't have one?

ElDude · 6 May 2014 at 21:12

Here's a clue how I hold mine:

148A4616 by Niall Allen, on Flickr

Vertigo · 6 May 2014 at 21:38

Couldn't live without a grip now - have them on all three cameras.

THC_SsSsSnake · 6 May 2014 at 22:56

Vertigo1 said:
I'm confused - are you saying you have a grip or don't have one?

no i don't have a grip i was asking how to hold the camera in portrait mode.

Vertigo · 6 May 2014 at 23:30

Ah right I'm with you now!

In which case, my answer is to get a grip

THC_SsSsSnake · 7 May 2014 at 16:54

hahaha,I'm always being told that!
Now back to the photography

I may look into it but the camera does feel comfortable shutter button on top in Portrait .
It was a Ben Long video on Lynda.com that showed the button under elbows in way,thats what made me ask because it didn't feel comfortable but did feel solid.

Tysonator · 12 May 2014 at 12:24

Raymond Lin said:
Left hand holding lens from below.
Right hand on the grip.

elbows tucked in if you can.

This is the techique I use...... :cool: