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Dioptric Adjustment, Holding the Camera

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Before You Start Dioptric Adjustment By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight (with or without eyeglasses), the viewfinder image will look clearer. The camera's adjustable dioptric range is -3 to +1 dpt. 1 •Remove the eyecup. While grasping both sides of the eyecup, slide it upward to remove. 1 2 •Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob to the right or left until the AF point or the center spot metering circle looks sharp in the viewfinder. 3 Reattach the eyecup. If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended. (→p.167) Holding the Camera To obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting • Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand. • Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. •• To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet. 35

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Before You Start
1
Dioptric Adjustment
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewfinder image,
using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended. (
→
p.167)
By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight (with or without eyeglasses), the viewfinder
image will look clearer. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is –3 to +1 dpt.
Remove the eyecup.
•
While grasping both sides of the eyecup, slide it
upward to remove.
1
Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.
•
Turn the knob to the right or left until the AF point or
the center spot metering circle looks sharp in the
viewfinder.
2
Reattach the eyecup.
3
Holding the Camera
To obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
Horizontal shooting
Vertical shooting
•
Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly
against your body.
•
Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand.
•
Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
•
To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet.