Olympus D-490 D-490 Zoom Instruction Manual (2.6 MB) - Page 20

Holding the Camera Proper camera technique Hold the camera firmly with both hands, keeping your elbows at your sides. When holding the camera vertically, make sure the flash is on top. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Incorrect! Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. NOTE • Do not subject the lens to physical shocks. 38 Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject Deciding whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor display to set up a shot depends on the distance between you and your subject. Determine the approximate distance before taking the photo. For snapshots and long-range photography (from approx. 59″ to ∞): We recommend using the viewfinder (p.40). For close-ups (from 31″ to approx. 59″): 2 Although you can use the viewfinder to take pictures, in some cases it is better to use the monitor (p.42). See below for details. For extreme close-ups (8″ ~ 31″): We recommend using the macro mode (p.68) for taking pictures extremely close-up. Although it is possible to take such shots without using the macro mode, determining proper exposure and focus is much more difficult. Learning the Basics Characteristics of the viewfinder and the monitor You can use either the monitor or the viewfinder to determine the proper shooting range. Consider the following when deciding whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor for a particular shot: Viewfinder Advantage: You can check the proper subject composition with less camera movement. Disadvantage: Close-up photography causes inconsistencies between the picture frame as seen in the viewfinder and the actual edge of the photo (p.58). Monitor Advantage: You can check the subject composition more accurately. Disadvantage: It is more difficult to hold the camera steady, and battery life is decreased. 39