287. Holding the Camera and FocusingLightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses thecamera on the subject.1 Hold the camera properly.• Keep your elbow propped against your bodyfor support.• Stand with one foot a half step forwardkeeping your upper body as still as possible.• Use your right hand to grasp the camerahandgrip and your left hand to cradle the lens.2 Compose your shot.• Center the focus brackets on your subject andlightly press the shutter release button.• Lightly pressing the shutter release buttonautomatically focuses the camera on thesubject (focus brackets flicker momentarily) andwhen the subject is in focus, / appears in theviewfinder.
