Canon EF - Manual (Page 26)

CAMERA HANDLING
Proper handling of your Canon EF is a very
important technique in picture taking. Probably
more pictures are lost through poor handling than
for any other reason. To take full advantage of the
EF's fast operation, you must learn where each
control is instinctively. Before loading film into the
camera, practice focusing, releasing the shutter and
using the winding lever. A few minutes of practice
now will pay off later in fewer missed shots.
iV Carrying the Camera
Attach the Canon EF's neckstrap and adjust it to a
length which feels "right" to you when the camera is
around your neck. To avoid dropping the camera
accidentally, you should always carry the camera by
its strap. Carry the EF around your neck, hang it
over your shoulder, or wrap the neckstrap around
your hand. For comfortable viewing and to keep
extraneous light from the viewfinder, the rubber
eyecup should be attached and kept on the eyepiece
permanently. Use a lens hood at all times to prevent
ghost images and flare. Also, you can protect the
front surface of the lens from dust or fingerprints by
attaching a UV (Ultraviolet) filter. When you are
taking pictures, it is a good idea to take the camera
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