Tip of the Day: Long Exposures with a Timer

If you shoot a lot in the dark, and use a tripod, you really should already have a remote control, or a remote shutter release for your camera. It is essential to make sure that your camera is completely still, when shooting long exposures. Any small vibration, even from pressing the shutter, may cause blur. There is an easy solution to this. Try to use a timer next time you shoot from a tripod. Enable the time and press the shutter. This way, the camera will have time to dissipate the tiny vibrations from you pressing the shutter, and the image will be sharper.