Basic Operation; Adjusting The Viewfinder Clarity; Holding The Camera - Canon EOS 550D Instruction Manual

Basic Operation
Adjusting th e V!ewfinder clarity
Turn the dioptrie adjustment
knob.
_ Turn the knob left or dght until the
nine AF points in the viewfinder look
sharp.
If the Camera!s dioptric adjustment Sti!! Cannot provide a Sharp viewfinder
image, using Dioptrio Adjustment Lens E (10 typos, s0!d separately) is
recommended,
Holding the Camera
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera
shake.
Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand's index finger.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.
6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
To Shoot wMle iooking at the LCD monitor, see page 107:
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