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V CAMERA HANDLING
Proper handling of your Canon EF is a very important technique in picture taking. Probably more pictures are lost through poor handling than for any other reason. To take full advantage of the EF's fast operation, you must learn where each control is instinctively. Before loading film into the camera, practice focusing, releasing the shutter and using the winding lever. A few minutes of practice now will pay off later in fewer missed shots.
A Carrying the Camera
Attach the Canon EF's neckstrap and adjust it to a length which feels "right" to you when the camera is around your neck. To avoid dropping the camera accidentally, you should always carry the camera by its strap. Carry the EF around your neck, hang it over your shoulder, or wrap the neckstrap around your hand. For comfortable viewing and to keep extraneous light from the viewfinder, the rubber eyecup should be attached and kept on the eyepiece permanently. Use a lens hood at all times to prevent ghost images and flare. Also, you can protect the front surface of the lens from dust or fingerprints by attaching a UV (Ultraviolet) filter. When you are taking pictures, it is a good idea to take the camera
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