Minolta X-700 User Manual

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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.