Holding the Camera Correctly
Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.
Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
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Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens.
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• | Hold the camera securely in your left hand, with | Flash | Microphone |
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• | Never swing the camera around by its strap. |
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camera only. Never use it for any other purpose.
IMPORTANT!
• Take care to ensure that your fingers are not blocking or are not too close to the flash. Fingers can cause unwanted shadows when using the flash.
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