We should always remember that the stability of the camcorder during shooting is very important. Use both hands, lean firmly against the wall, kneeling and sitting firmly will provide stability. Actually the professional news cameraman rarely use tripods because their camcorders are big, heavy and well balanced and easier to keep stady. They are also very experience in their job. To achieve steady shooting with hand held, the lens should be set to infinity and go nearest to the subjects.
As designed, the cameraman always hold the camcorder with the right hand. The style that we are holding the camcorder will ensure the stability of the subjects which we are shooting. Use the left hand to support and make the camcorder steady. The position of the left hand which will give the best support is under the lens barrel of the camcorder.
Small camcorder such as palmcorder, can be hold firmly with the grip strap over the right hand. Use both hands to make the palmcorder more steadily. Place the left hand beneath the palmcorder's body. With larger camcorder, use the right shoulder to support the camcorder. Press the camcorder against the cheek which give the extra steadiness.
As designed, the cameraman always hold the camcorder with the right hand. The style that we are holding the camcorder will ensure the stability of the subjects which we are shooting. Use the left hand to support and make the camcorder steady. The position of the left hand which will give the best support is under the lens barrel of the camcorder.
Small camcorder such as palmcorder, can be hold firmly with the grip strap over the right hand. Use both hands to make the palmcorder more steadily. Place the left hand beneath the palmcorder's body. With larger camcorder, use the right shoulder to support the camcorder. Press the camcorder against the cheek which give the extra steadiness.
