Nikon D1 - Manual (Page 32)

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6 .10 Ready the camera
Camera shake and shutter speed
To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, the shutter speed
should be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in
seconds (for example, if the lens has a focal length of 50mm, shutter
speed should be faster than
1 /
50
sec.). Use of a tripod is recom-
mended when shooting at lower shutter speeds.
A B
Hold the camera as shown above, with your elbow propped lightly
against your body for support. Hold the hand-grip with your right hand
and cradle the camera or lens with your left. The shutter-release button
for portrait photographs can be used when the camera is in vertical
shooting mode (B).
The recommended stance for taking photographs is with one foot a half
pace in front of the other and your upper body in a stable position.
First Steps: Take a Photograph