Chapter 2 Standard Operation; Holding The Camera / Releasing The Shutter; Full & Half Shutter Button Positons - Epson PhotoPC L-400 Owner's Manual

Chapter 2
STANDARD OPERATION
How to use in the automatic mode.

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.
Good Form For Taking Horizontal Shots
Avoid arching
your shutter
button finger
Poor Form
Both hands
are clutching
the camera
Arms are
extended
Knees are
locked
Good Form For Taking Vertical Shots
Right thumb
controls the
shutter button
Forms a
human
tripod
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STANDARD OPERATION
Make an L-shape
platform with the
left hand
Both arms
are close to
your body
LCD Viewer Stance
(Horizontal)
Knees slightly
bent to
Maintain the same
create a
L-shaped left hand grip
cushion
and relax shoulders to
bring arms forward.
Left thumb
next to your
forehead
Both arms
are close to
your body
LCD Viewer Stance
(Vertical)
Knees slightly
bent to
Right thumb controls
create a
shutter button. Left
cushion hand shades the LCD
screen for easier
viewing.
Note:
In P.I.F. mode the image will sometimes appear upside down.
FULL & HALF SHUTTER BUTTON POSITONS
Half Pressed
Fully Pressed
Indicator lights
Full & Half Positions
The shutter button has a two-step function. Hold it halfway down to activate
the flashing green Indicator light. The camera is automatically setting focus
and shutter speed.
Fully press it completely to release the shutter.
HINT
Remember to make an L-shape platform and to avoid covering the lens or flash with
your fingers. If you arch your right forefinger, you may press the shutter button too
hard, jerking the camera as the shutter releases. Also, it is difficult to maintain a
half-press when the finger is arched.
Turns On the Light
Releases the Shutter