VQT3P50 55BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGBASIC OPERATIONSHOOTINGBASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGBEFORE TAKING PICTURESFor best resultsHold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body andmaking sure the camera is stable. When zooming in or out, you can minimizethe effects of camera shake by using your other hand on the monitor unit tohelp stabilize the camera.Make sure that the lens and flash unit are not blocked by your fingers or thehandstrap. And don’t block the built-in microphone on the monitor unit withyour hand.Correct hold Incorrect holdA finger is blocking thelens or flash.Example 1:Grip the camera bywrapping the fingersof the right hand,from the little fingerto the middle finger,around the camera,and hook the indexfinger above the lens.Example 2:Grip the camera bywrapping thefingers of the righthand, from the littlefinger to the indexfinger, around thecamera.i To avoid dropping the camera, be sure to attach a handstrap.i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface maybecome warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction.i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you mighttemporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in yourother hand for a while.Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for along time.
