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Sharp pictures require that the camera be
held still to prevent unnecessary move-
ment called "camera shake" that can
ruin your pictures. Try the suggested tips
below.
1) Hold the camera
firmly in your right
hand. Place the palm of your left hand
on the bottom of the camera to support
the lens,
2) Keep both elbows close to your body
3) Spread your feet apart about shoulder
width for a steady natural stance.
4) Lightly hold the camera
against
your
nose and look into the viewfinder
There is no one correct way to hold the
camera.
Experiment to find the most
comfortable position. Whenever possi-
ble, lean against a steady support such as
a tree, wall, or table to help you keep the
camera still
Before practicing, set the command dial to
" ©" (Green Zone).
1) Look through the viewfinder and cover
the subject with the focus mark (« >).
2) Press the shutter button halfway to start
focus. When the subject is in focus, the
green AF symbol "@" lights up in the
viewfinder and a short double beep is
emitted.
3) Without letting up on the shutter button,
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
@ In low-light or backlit conditions, the
shutter speed or the flash symbol" $ "
blink in the viewfinder. See p. 17 when
the shutter speed blinks or see p. 34
when the flash symbol" $ "blinks.
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