Holding The Camera - Canon FTb Instructions Manual

Holding the Camera
Hold the camera firmly in order to take a clear picture .
Hold the camera either in a vertical or horizontal position,
look through the viewfinder, and focus . Then press the
shutter release button gently . The following steps are
important.
1
Hold the camera snugly in both hands . The camera
should be pressed firmly to your cheek or forehead .
2
When the camera is in a horizontal position , both elbows
should be firmly pressed against the body, and at least
one elbow should be resting against th e body when in a
vertical position .
3
Hold your breath and press the shutter release button
with a smooth, steady stroke . Otherwise, you will have
a blurred picture .
• When using a telephoto lens and/or slow shutter speeds
below 1/30 sec ., the use of a tripod and cable release is
recommended .
• When taking pictures against the light, always use a lens
hood .
• Camera Holder F, for attaching a tripod , and the Canon
Release are separately available .
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