Minolta XG-1 - Depth of field

34 HOLDING THE CAMERA
Holding the camera securely when expo-
sures are made is as important as focusing . Even
slight movement at the instant of exposure can
result in
"blurred" photographs, especially
when operating with slow shutter speeds. A
recommendable way that permits ready opera-
tion of important controls is shown here.
To hold the camera horizontally, cradle the
bottom of it in the palm of the left hand with
the thumb and index or middle finger on the
focusing grip of the lens. These fingers can also
be used
to turn the aperture ring. Grasp the
camera body firmly with the right hand as
shown so that the index finger rests on the
operating button . In this position, the thumb
can conveniently operate the film-advance
lever.
The camera may be held in a vertical
position as shown (center) using the thumb of
the right hand to push the shutter release while
the left hand is used for support and focusing.
Another possibil ity is to rotate the camera from
the horizontal position and hold it so that the
rewind-crank · end is cradled in the left hand as
shown .