Minolta XG-A - Depth of Field Explained; Depth-of-Field Scale

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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 contro Is is shown here.
To hold the camera horizontally, cradle the
bottom of it in the palm of your left hand with
the thumb and index or middle finger on the
focusing ring 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 fi nger rests on the
operating button. In this position, the thumb
can conveniently operate the film-advance
leverl.
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 possibility 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.