Canon EOS Digital Rebel EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL Instruction Manual - Page 36

Holding the Camera, Dioptric Adjustment

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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. Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. • Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. • The illustration shows the knob at the standard setting (-1 dpt). If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, 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. 36

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Holding the Camera
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.
Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the
AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.
The illustration shows the knob at the
standard setting (–1 dpt).
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewfinder
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended.
To obtain sharp images, 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.
Dioptric Adjustment