Holding The Camera / Releasing The Shutter; Shutter Button - Epson L-400 User Manual

HOLDING THE CAMERA / RELEASING THE SHUTTER
There is no special picture-taking stance for this particular camera, but it is
useful to know these basic techniques for taking good pictures in general.
Poor Form
Arms are
extended
Knees are
locked
In P.I.F. mode the image
will sometimes appear
upside down.
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Good Form For Taking Horizontal Shots
Avoid arching
your shutter
button finger
Both hands are
clutching the
camera
Good Form For Taking Vertical Shots
Right thumb
controls the
shutter button
Make an L-shape
platform with the
left hand
Both arms
are close to
your body
Knees slightly
LCD Viewer Stance
bent to create
a cushion (Horizontal)
Maintain the same L-shaped
left hand grip and
relax shoulders to bring arms
forward.
Left thumb
next to your
forehead
Both arms
are close to
your body
Forms a human
tripod
LCD Viewer Stance
(Vertical)
Knees slightly
bent to create
Right thumb controls shutter
a cushion
button. Left hand shades the
LCD screen for easier viewing.