Canon AE-1 Instructions Manual page 13

8. Learn to Hold the Camera Correctly
The slightest movement of your body during
cause blur in the picture. To reduce chances of this, hold the
camera as steady as possible with your left hand supporting the
camera and lens . Press both elbows to your body and lightly
press the camera to 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. If a wall or
a tree is available, lean against it.
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There is, of course, no one correct way to hold the camera . Experim ent to find the
most comfortable way for you of holding it steady . It may help to practice in
front of a mirror.
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