8. Learning to Hold the Camera Correctly
Loading the Film in Low or Humid Temperatures
In low temperatures, film with a long leader may become curled. Manually wind the excess leader back into the cartridge to straighten out the curl. Then pull the film back out and align its tip with the orange index.
When the humidity is high, film becomes soft and easily torn. Keep the film stored in its canister until just before you load it to keep it from tearing.
The slightest movement of your body during shutter release may cause blur in the picture. The best way to prevent camera movement is to hold the camera firmly, with your left hand sup- porting the camera and lens. Press your left elbow to your body and lightly press the camera against 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.
15
Hints:
1. Lean against a steady support like a tree, a wall, or a table, if available. This way your pictures will be just that much sharper.
2.There is, of course, no one cor- rect way to hold the camera Experiment to find the most suitable way for you. Select a method that provides comfort in addition to stability. It may help to practice in front of a mirror.
Take care not to touch the rewind knob and button when taking vertical shots.
Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET