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Originally Posted by StephenBatey
The assumption here is that the only reason to use a tripod is to avoid camera shake. It isn't.
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I was assuming nothing. I know there are other reasons other than camera shake for using a tripod. It depends on what one hopes to achieve. A walk of two to three hours, lugging a tripod (I have a bag with several lenses, flash, filters etc, to carry, as well) isn't at the top of everyone's list of favorite things to do. I carry a tripod when I know what I'm going to be shooting. Otherwise it's pretty much extra baggage.
Using a tripod for composing is another reason for using it, but if one knows nothing about composure, then a tripod won't make up for inexperience.
Modern cameras and lenses (Gratris' were new) are capable of excellent photos, hand-held. In the case of his original photos, a little PP would have helped.
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Originally Posted by StephenBatey
And I always wonder very seriously how many people really are capable of hand holding a camera at the speeds that they claim to be able to do.
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Why do you wonder about other people's abilities?
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Originally Posted by StephenBatey
I also suspect that very few have actually scientifically tested to see what they can manage.
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And how are such scientific tests carried out? Do you mean taking a picture and seeing how it turns out?