Use A Rubber Band For Smooth Panning Shots
Have you ever tried to take a panning shot with your DSLR and a crappy tripod? If you have, you know that the results are usually jumpy and un-smooth.
Seems like the solution for this abruptness is as simple as using a rubber band. Placing a band on the tripod's head handle helps even out the tension on the start and the end of the shot, and also averages out any small movements that would have caused shakiness in the shot.
This video by brusspup has been floating about for a while, but it explains the trick very well.
Thanks for sending the tip over, Graham
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Simple but effective...
Good share... Adding a second, less tensile rubber band to the tripod head will make the initial pull less jerky as well...
Love the ideas here.
Dave from iPhotoCourse.com
What about using just one finger?
While this concept makes sense this video reminds me of a commercial for a junk product like the one that cracks eggs for people. When they show the person's hand on the handle it seems like the problem is being cause by awkward grip their using. I would think a single finger would make an improvement over a full handed grip.
Less is more!!! Absolut
Less is more!!! Absolut genius, simple but it works!!!
Thanks for sharing this!
Like the swimming pool as
Like the swimming pool as well. ! But... where can you find a pool that comes with a rubber band !. Not so easy when you think of it , is it ! !
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