Slow Shutter on Moving Ship

[manaheim]

One thing to keep in mind, btw...

Looking through a lens gives you a much higher risk of...

1. Falling
2. Getting sea-sick

Also it's a good idea to keep some kind of tether on your camera. I (believe it or not) used a longish nylon dog leash. I looped it through its handle and used the securing end to connect to the strap on the camera, and then put the big loop over my head and diagonally across my body as you would a purse (if you were trying to keep it from being stolen). This was a very economical and practical approach. (there are more expensive tethers, but this one seemed to work great)

 

[PNA]

Experience: If you use a tripod, be careful of the vibration coming from the ship's deck. Place a folded towel under the legs to reduce the action.

Where are you going???

 

[ann]

i was on a very large ship in dec.

took a variety of pics from the cabin balony while the ship was moving. No issues. And no tripod. One lens was a VR, the others not. Never even crossed my mind to worry about sharpness.

however, when in dock and trying some pano's for stitching, it was another story. NOT SUCCESSFUL.

and to answer another question. On very large ships, it is amazing how little motion there is, or rather how much one is aware of; those stabilzers are amazing. However, they only control roll, not pitch.