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camera, head, and hands should act as one unit . The
purpose of this is to ensure a really steady camera
position. This will prevent camera shake, and give you
that high standard of definition which has always been
the hall-mark of the highly corrected LEICA lenses.
Press
the release button smoothly and gently , never jab
it . Move only the index finger, not the whole hand.
At first try exposing with shutter speeds of 1/ 60 second
or faster; after some practice you will eventually be able
to expose even slower speeds without camera shake. If
you find it more convenient, the left eye is just as suitable
for viewing as the right 9ne.
When you want to change from horizontal to vertical
shots, turn the LEICA upright about the optical axis of
the range-viewfinder . The camera hold does not change
much. Grip the LEICA in the same way as for horizontal
views.
Alternatively, you can also bring the right hand down
for vertical pictures, and release with the thumb. Grip
the camera so that the tip of the thumb rests against the
release button, and the fingers exert a counter-pressure
on
the base-plat e. Focus the lens with the left hand, and
support the upper part of the camera against your fore-
head . This hold ensures particularly smooth releasing and
. film advancing . Whether you take vertical or horizontal
shots, you never have to take the eye from the camera ,
not even for picture sequences.
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