• To reduce camera shake, support your body or
the camera on a solid object - a table, tree, or a
wall for instance.
• When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that
is heavier than the total weight of the camera
and lens is recommended to avoid camera
shake.
• Although there are individual differences among
photographers, in general the shutter speed for a
hand held camera is the inverse of the focal
length. For example, 1/50 of second when the
focal length is 50mm, and 1/100 of second when
it is 100mm. A tripod should be used for shutter
speeds slower than this.
For best results, be sure to hold the camera
correctly as shown in the illustrations.
Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand sup-
porting the camera and lens as shown in the illus-
trations.
While taking a picture, hold your breath and gen-
tly depress the shutter release button. Sudden
force on the shutter release button will cause cam-
era shake, making the picture blurred.
HOLDING THE CAMERA
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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)
Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically
