How To Hold Your Camera - 9 Ways to Hold A Camera Like A Pro

Learn how to hold your camera like a pro. I show you 9 different ways to hold a camera correctly to get amazing shots. Holding a camera is easy. However, in this video, I get creative with it. I show you how to hold a camera steady while standing, sitting, and lying down. *Watch 'How To Hold a Camera Steady Without a Tripod - Tripod Alternatives' -* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NRDyPklF5A *I use LensPens to clean all my lenses* - https://lenspen.com/?ref=siczyrvf Video Chapters: 00:00 - intro 00:25 - about me 00:39 - hold a camera old school 01:46 - using the live view screen 02:20 - holding the camera lower 03:11 - using the camera strap 03:54 - 3-finger grip for vertical shots 05:23 - getting down and dirty 05:44 - lying on the ground 06:12 - a really low angle 06:43 - holding your camera with your leg 07:58 - holding the camera with your feet 09:08 - watch another video The tips I give you in this video are great for holding your camera steady while filming video, too. As I mentioned throughout the video, the best way to pan and tilt your camera while filming is from the hips. Your hips are a more stable pivot point allowing you to capture smoother pans and tilts. Have fun trying out these methods for holding a camera. With a little creativity, you might come up with some of your own. Thank you for watching this video about how to hold a camera for beginners. If you enjoyed it, please Like, Subscribe, and enable notifications to be alerted when I release new content. *The gear I used to record this video:* ▶ Sony a6400 mirrorless camera: *Amazon/Walmart/Adorama* - https://geni.us/MSBOt ▶ Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Contemporary Lens for Sony E Mount - *Amazon/Walmart/Adorama* - https://geni.us/nmqaSWd *KEH* - http://shrsl.com/4vkwu ▶ Sirui W-2204 Carbon Fibre Waterproof Tripod. My most used tripod: *Sirui* - http://shrsl.com/4u2wn ▶ Manfrotto MV502AH Fluid Video Head: *Amazon/eBay/Adorama* - https://geni.us/rTZbL ▶ Deity Pocket Wireless Microphone: *Amazon/Adorama* - https://geni.us/cifl4D ▶ Rode VideoMic Pro+: *Amazon/Adorama/eBay* - https://geni.us/yLXshR *KEH* - http://shrsl.com/4vkx4 ▶ Boya BY-M1 Lav Microphone: *Amazon/eBay/Walmart* - https://geni.us/CmSuO0 ▶ Smallrig Cage for Sony a6400: *Smallrig* - https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-cage-for-sony-a6400-2310.html?afmc=5ww *KEH* - http://shrsl.com/4vkx7 ▶ Neewer 176 LED video light: *Amazon* - https://geni.us/6cFtNl6 ▶ Tolifo PT-216s Video Light: *Amazon/Walmart* - https://geni.us/hMo3BB ▶ Neewer CB60B Bi-Colour LED Video Light: *Amazon* - https://geni.us/b19Cp ▶ Neewer 35"/90cm Octagonal Softbox: *Amazon/eBay/Walmart* - https://geni.us/UQ7R2 *Find me in other places online:* *Websites* - https://photographersfreedom.com https://barrycallisterphotography.com.au *Facebook* - https://www.facebook.com/photographersfreedom https://www.facebook.com/barrycallisterphotography/ *Instagram* - https://www.instagram.com/barrycallisterphotography/ *My print-on-demand products on Redbubble* - https://www.redbubble.com/people/barrycallister/shop *You will find all the gear I use to record my YouTube videos in this gear list on Amazon:* https://www.amazon.com/shop/photographersfreedom/list/15KBH1ZTJBEV8 *DISCLAIMER:* As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you purchase via one of the product links. You will not pay more than you would if you purchased directly from the retailer.