Pentax K20D Camcorder User Manual


 
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Basic Operations
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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. Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.65) when using a
lower shutter speed.
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.
Do not use the Shake Reduction function when using the camera on a tripod.
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