Basic shooting operation, Information – Samsung Digimax GX-1S User Manual

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Basic Shooting Operation

ƈ 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 ]

ƃ 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 hand-held shots, especially when
using Zoom or Telephoto lenses.

ƃ 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.

ƃ 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.

INFORMATION

Holding the Camera

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