Before Shooting; Adjusting The Viewfinder's Visual Acuity (Diopter Adjustment); Holding The Camera Properly - Sony SLT-A58 Handbook

Before shooting

Adjusting the viewfinder's visual acuity (diopter
adjustment)
Adjust the diopter-adjustment
dial to your eyesight until the
display appears clearly in the
viewfinder.
Notes
• The dioptric adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this
camera.

Holding the camera properly

Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the
camera from moving.
In LCD screen mode
Point
1
Hold the camera with one hand, and support the lens with the other.
Point
2
Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Point
3
Lightly tuck your elbows against your body. When shooting in a kneeling
position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee.
In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode
(vertical position)
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