CHAPTER 7 What the Camera Can Do small bag containing sand (sandbag) or filled with foam balls (a type of bean bag) will help to support it firmly. Some camera lens systems include an image stabilizer that is built in or attached to the lens system to steady slight picture movements. Camera Stabilizers The widespread technique of supporting the camera on one shoulder has its limitations. Its success largely depends on the camera operator's stamina! Some people can continue shooting over long periods, without their pictures leaning over to one side, wavering, or drooping. But arms tire and back muscles ache after a while, and it is not easy to sustain high-grade camera work, particularly when shooting with a telephoto lens. BODY BRACE OR SHOULDER MOUNT A body brace or shoulder mount can be attached under the camera to make it more comfortable to support and keep the camera steady (Figure 7.61). MONOPOD The monopod can be easily carried and is a very lightweight mounting. It consists of a collapsible metal tube of adjustable length that screws to