Basic Shooting Operation
Holding the Camera
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.
-Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
-Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.
[ Horizontal position ] | [ Vertical position ] |
INFORMATION
To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall. Always use the shortest practical shutter speed for
Although there are individual differences among photographers, the slowest recommended shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal lengthx1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for 100 mm. A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this.
When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.
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