Reduce Camera Shake with DIY Bean Bag

Turn an old pair of jeans a bag of lentils or popcorn into a stable platform for your camera.

Getting down to your subject’s eye level, whether it’s a squirrel or a bird, can create a really intimate and natural portrait. But just laying down and relying on your elbows as a camera support isn’t very comfy, or solid enough to reduce camera shake and ensure proper, sharp pictures.

So, if you need to go really low to get the best shots, the simple remedy is to rest your lens on ?a beanbag. Some posh beanbags can cost over a tenner, but save it for the pub!

In the latest installment in our DIY Photography Hacks series we’ll show you how to reduce camera shake by making a great SLR support for the price of a bag of lentils and a dodgy old pair of old jeans!

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