EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual

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Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the
nine AF points in the viewfinder look
sharp.
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera
shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand’s index finger.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is
recommended.
Vertical shootingHorizontal shooting
For shooting while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 105.