Pentax IST DS2 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Basic Operations
Basic Shooting Operation
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.
Holding the Camera
To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object
such as a table, tree, or wall.
Although there are individual differences among photographers, the shutter
speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For example,
it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for
100 mm. A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this.
When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of
the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.
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