To solve this, most of your better cameras will have a button or lever allowing you to lock up the
mirror so that when the shutter is triggered, the mirror has already been lifted and doesn’t move.
Wait a bit.
After you lock up the mirror, there will be minor vibrations for a little while. Give it a few
seconds to let the camera settle before you shoot.
Don’t know if your camera has a mirror lockup feature? Check the manual! You shouldn’t have
ANY buttons, switches, menus or knobs on your camera that you don’t understand! They are all
there for a reason.
So, here’s the progression of steps you’ll want to take to get a stunning macro/close-up shot
AND eliminate camera shake:
- Find a good subject.
- Set up your camera, lenses, etc.
- Mount it all onto your tripod, adjusting the legs, center column and so on to get your
subject in filling the frame. - Using your choice of creative combinations of lens, shutter speed and ISO. Get your
subject in focus with as much depth of field as possible. - Lock up the mirror.
- Set the timer or squeeze the bulb to trigger the shutter.
- Print up the final results and win all the local photo contests!
You are going to be getting clearer pictures than 90% of all the professional shooters. It’s extra
work and extra time, but it’s all these small things that add up to greatness!