68Basic Shooting Operation
Holding the Camera
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.
•Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep your elbows close to your body.
•Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.
3 BasicOperations
Horizontal position | Vertical position |
•To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.
•Although there are individual differences among photographers, the slowest possible shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). 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. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.141) when using a slower shutter speed.
•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.
•Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod. (p.142)