U.M. 2

Holding the Camera
Hold the camera firmly in order to take a clear
picture. Hold the camera either in a vertical
or horizontal position , look through the view ·
finder, and focus. Then press the shutter
release button gently. The following steps are
important .
1
Hold the camera snugly in both hands.
The camera should be pressed firmly to
your cheek or forehead.
2
When the camera is in a horizontal posi·
tion, both elbows should be firmly pressed
against the body, and at least one elbow should
be
resting against the body when in a vertical
position .
3
Hold your breath and press the shutter
release button with a smooth , steady stroke .
Otherwise, you will have a
blurred picture .
• When using slow shutter speeds below 1( 30
sec., the use of a tripod and cable release is
recommended.
• When taking pictures against the light, always
use a lens hood.
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