[Ross]

Originally Posted by cowboy51278

I did dig around in the photography section. Basically I've come up with two things. 1- I need to get a tripod, my hands shake like ive been chewing on coffee grounds. They always have and 2- I need a new camera. I have a Kodak easy share camera which we purchased to take pictures at the rodeo when we compete. According to the salesman it was going to take awesome actions shots. NOT SO! The pics turn out great so long as nobody is moving, the camera isn't zoomed in, your not too far away, and the planets are all in correct alignment. It wasn't overly expensive but it wasn't a cheapo either. So I guess the answer to my own question is to get a new camera. Which won't happen for another year because I need a greenhouse more than I need a camera. I guess I was just hoping for a magic want to fix my photography issues

Don't jump to conclusions. First correct the things you can easily correct (of the three major things you can easily correct camera shake with a tripod or other steady surface to set you camera on). You can use a sand bag, a rock wall, a board wall, anything that is more stable than you are. You can correct subject movement by finding a time of day subject doesn't move so much (ie., no wind or move plant indoors). You can fix last one (focus) by staying withing the focus range of your camera and using a computer program like Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to enlage the subject.