One of largest source of trouble with digital photos is camera motion. Holding your camera still is essential, especially with point-and-shooters, which take some time to focus and capture an image. When you see pro photographers shooting, you'll notice that they hold the camera carefully, keeping it pressed against their eye. That isn't just so they can see through the viewfinder. It keeps the camera stable so that they can get sharp images. But often if you watch non-pros, you'll see them waving their cameras about at arm's length. If you're holding your camera in one hand or at arm's length, you're much less likely to get a sharp photo than if you're holding it close to you with both hands. If your camera has a viewfinder, use it when you can.
Holding the camera against your forehead will stabilize it. And if you keep your elbows against your sides, then you'll have a full "triangle" of stability and the best chance for a sharp image. Even if your camera doesn't have a viewfinder, you can hold it carefully in both hands with your elbows against your sides. Many current-model point-and-shooters are available with image stabilization built in. This isn't a substitute for good technique, but it can certainly help make up for the difficulty of holding a small camera steady, particularly if you're on a moving vehicle or outside on a windy day.
Happy Shootings :)
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| ("I shot this with a Canon 5MP point and shoot camera") |
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