27Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 4—Frame a PhotographChoose a focus mode and frame a photograph.4.1 Choose autofocusConfirm that the focus-mode selector ispointing to AF (autofocus). At this setting,the camera will focus automatically whenthe shutter-release button is pressed half-way. Pictures can only be taken when thecamera is in focus.4.2 Frame a photographThe recommended stance for taking photo -graphs is with one foot a half pace in frontof the other and your upper body stable.To prevent blurred photographs caused byunsteady hands (camera shake), hold thecamera steadily in both hands, with yourelbows propped lightly against your torsofor support. Hold the handgrip in yourright hand and cradle the camera body orlens with your left.Viewfinder Frame CoverageThe viewfinder shows slightly less of the image (approximately 95% both vertically andhorizontally) than appears in the final photograph.Viewfinder FocusThe viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustmentto accom mo date individual differences in vision. Toadjust viewfinder focus, slide the diopter adjustmentcontrol up and down until the viewfinder display andfocus brackets are in sharp focus. If necessary, therubber eyepiece cup can be removed; when the cup isreplaced, the lettered face should be down.When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, becareful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye.Diopter can be adjusted in the range –1.6 m–1 to +0.5 m–1 . Corrective lenses (availablesep a rate ly; 190) allow diopters of –5 m –1 to +3 m–1.4
