PicsArt Monthly PicsArt Monthly Magazine March Issue 2015 | Page 35

LETTING THE CAMERA DECIDE The automatic mode is not doing you any favors. In fact, it most likely is the root of your issues with blurry photos. Allowing the camera to choose your shutter speed is like handing your ATM card to a stranger. You’ll get lucky on occasion, but chances are, you’ll be disappointed. There is a simple workaround to alleviate this issue entirely. Set your camera to the manual exposure mode and select a shutter speed no slower than 1/125. This is fast enough to prevent camera shake while also stopping motion. If the subject is moving quicker, double the shutter speed to 1/250, 1/500, or 1/1000. PicsArt Monthly |35