For longer exposures always use a tri-pod. Also, to optimize the exposure use the camera’s inbuilt timer, which helps eliminate camera shake and blur. I always recommend using a remote shutter release otherwise when you press the on camera shutter release button it will cause the camera to shake. You can purchase a remote shutter release button at any camera store such as Calumet, ProCamera, Ritz Camera and B&H Photo among others. It’s inexpensive and will give you blurry free photos.
Lastly, carrying around an awkward tri-pod may not always be suitable – check out the gorillapod instead. Perfect for small point and shoot cameras as well as larger SLR cameras.
Long exposures lighten up dim lit details
Seeing the light in a dark tunnel with a long exposure
Long exposure can help light up a chruch
* A rule of thumb: if your shutter speed is slower then 1/60 you’ll need a tri-pod otherwise it WILL come out blurry. If it’s a bit faster, take a deep breath and hold steady.
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