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- Firmly grasp the camera with your right hand on the right side of the camera body with your index finger ready on the shutter button.\n
- With your left hand palm facing upward place it at the bottom of the lens. Your thumb and index and possibly including your middle finger will grip the zoom ring of the lens for quick adjustment of the zoom.\n
- Bring in your elbows close to your body while bringing the camera to your face and look through the viewfinder. Bringing in your elbows to your body would help to steady the camera and reduce camera shake.\n
- For a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up with both feet.\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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