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examples C and D, unless the background
occupies only a small area in the image
frame.
3. As above, when copying documents printed
on white stock or other subjects that are
predominantly light in color, an adjustment
to +1/2 or more may be called for. Similar¬
ly, you will probably want to make an ad¬
justment from -1/2 to -2 for predominant¬
C: Without adjustment
ly dark copy material, or that on a dark
background.
4. The above suggestions will serve as starting
points for trial; individual conditions and
taste will of course determine exact final
exposure.
D: Exposure decreased
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HOLDBNG 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 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.