A common question is, "How do you keep your camera so steady?" The answer: Practice. A good tripod is also imperative. I have been using a Bogen/Manfrotto for the last year. Very heavy but it helps in high winds. Of course the sand and saltwater destroy everything. I rebuilt it a few times already but now I need to send them back to the factory. I bought some new carbon fiber sticks that are a fraction of the weight and I am testing out now. Stay tuned for results.