How to hold the camera, Checking the exposure/underexposure warning mark – Canon 312 XL-S User Manual
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How to Hold the Camera
Some ways of holding the camera will cause blurred
and out-of-focus movies, so make sure the camera is
held correctly. The fundamentals of holding a
camera are to put your right hand through the strap
and hold the grip with your index finger on the
shutter release lever. Use the left hand to control
the zooming switch on the top of the camera and
for holding the upper part of the camera body while
shooting. Press your right elbow firmly against your
body to steady the camera. Keep your feet slightly
apart. If you are panning, do so by turning the
upper body only from side to side, without moving
your lower body. The ideal, when possible, is to use
a tripod and cable release in order to avoid blurring.
Checking the Exposure/Underexposure Warning Mark
If a red mark does not appear in the lower righthand
corner of the viewfinder when you press the shutter
release lever halfway, exposure is correct. If the red
mark does appear, it means your subject is too dark
and the film will be underexposed. Correct this by
applying more light to your subject.