Learning To Hold The Camera Correctly - Canon AE-1 PROGRAM Instructions Manual

8. Learning to Hold the Camera Correctly
The slightest movement of
your body during shutter
release may cause blur in the
picture. The best way to pre-
vent camera movement is to
hold the camera as steady as
possible, with your left hand
supporting the camera and
lens. Press your left elbow to
your body and lightly press the
camera against your cheek or
forehead . For a vertical shot,
steady at least one elbow
against your body. Spread
your feet slightly apart, one
/
foot ahead of the other, and
relax . Lean against a steady
support if one is available.
Note
There is, of course, no one cor-
rect way to hold the camera .
Experiment to find the most
suitable way for you . Select a
method that provides comfort in
addition to stability. It may help
to practice in front of a mirror.
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