RELEASING THE SHUTTER
The way the camera is supported (see p. 21)
when exposures are made and how the shutter
is released are as important as focusing for best
photographic results; and to avoid blurred
pictures due to camera movement during expo-
sure, these factors become more critical the
slower the shutter speed.
You may wish to regard a shutter speed of
1 /30 sec. as the reference point to gauge the
chance of camera movement during exposure.
At speeds lower than this, you should pay
special attention to both camera and subject
movement in taking pictures.
With the possible exception of highest
speeds, the camera or hands holding it should
generally be firmly steadied against your face or
body when you release the shutter.
At slower speeds, it is advisable to steady
the camera against a doorframe, post, or other
firm support while depressing the release.
The shutter shou Id always be released with a
slow, steady squeeze - never a quick jab -
preferably while holding your breath.
For maximum sharpness when making ex-
posures too long to permit hand-holding the
camera, mount it on a tripod using the built-in
socket on the bottom and trip the shutter with
a cable release screwed into the threaded socket
provided in the shutter-release button.
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