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

THC_SsSsSnake · 5 May 2014 at 23:27

thankyou for your swift reply and edification Raymond.

THC_SsSsSnake · 6 May 2014 at 10:03

thanks for your alternative Zogger

THC_SsSsSnake · 6 May 2014 at 13:02

thanks GT

THC_SsSsSnake · 6 May 2014 at 15:54

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.

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.