Before shooting, Holding the camera properly, Adjustment) – Sony A57 User Manual
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Before shooting
Note
• The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera.
Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the 
camera from moving.
Point
1
One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.
Point
2
Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter 
adjustment)
Adjust the diopter-adjustment 
dial to your eyesight until the 
display appears clearly in the 
viewfinder.
• If you cannot see the entire screen in
the viewfinder, you can change the 
scale of the viewfinder screen 
(page 59).
Holding the camera properly
In LCD screen mode
In viewfinder mode
In viewfinder mode
(vertical position)
