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Self-timer to avoid camera shake

Avoid camera shake by using the self-timer with your phone resting on a tripod or a firm surface.

Time
⏱ 2 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Tripod or firm surface

How to do it

  1. Mount the phone on a tripod or place it on a firm surface.
  2. Switch on the self-timer on the device.
  3. Trigger the shutter and take your hand off the phone.
  4. Leave the phone undisturbed for a moment after the shot.

Why it works

Pressing the screen or shutter button can cause shake. After the shot, the camera needs two seconds to settle on the tripod.

Sources

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  • fotowissen.eu (opens in a new tab)damit der Druck auf das Display oder den Auslöser der Kamera keine Verwacklung erzeugt und die Kamera nach dem Auslösen zwei Sekunden Zeit hat, sich auf dem Stativ zu beruhigen

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