Minolta X-700 - Manual (Page 47)

In order to obtain sharp, blur-free
photos, it is important to release
the shutter gently while keeping the
camera as still as possible. Always,
regardless of shutter speed, release
the shutter with a slow, steady
squeeze — never a quick jab —
preferably while holding your
breath.
Shown at right are some ways of
holding the camera to provide ade-
quate support at normal and fast
shutter speeds. If you grasp the
camera firmly with your right hand
on its front and back grips, you can
easily shift it back and forth for
horizontal (a) and vertical (b) pic-
tures w i t h o u t removing your hand
from its controls. Also, by cradling
the camera in your left hand to
support i t , you can readily focus
and set the aperture, if necessary,
then shoot; another way is to use
SUPPORTING THE CAMERA AND RELEASING THE SHUTTER
your left hand to focus, then grasp
the left part of the body for sup-
port. Photo (c) shows an alternative
for holding the camera vertically.
You should, of course, experiment
to find the way that suits you best.
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c
a