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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
Make an L-shape
platform with the
left hand
Knees slightly
bent to create
a cushion
Left thumb
next to your
forehead
Both arms
are close to
your body
Right thumb
controls the
shutter button
Avoid arching
your shutter
button finger
Arms are
extended
Both hands are
clutching the
camera
Knees slightly
bent to create
a cushion
Knees are
locked
Forms a human
tripod
Both arms
are close to
your body
In P.I.F. mode the image
will sometimes appear
upside down.
LCD Viewer Stance
(Horizontal)
Maintain the same L-shaped
left hand grip and
relax shoulders to bring arms
forward.
LCD Viewer Stance
(Vertical)
Right thumb controls shutter
button. Left hand shades the
LCD screen for easier viewing.
Good Form For Taking Horizontal Shots
Good Form For Taking Vertical Shots
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