How To Hold A Camera

Don’t take this badly. We all know how hold to a camera, but there is no absolutely standard grip, and everyone has his or her little variations.  But there are all variations on common – and commonsense-principles.  The examples here cover different lenses and the switch between horizontal and vertical.  The fewer controls that you need to operate by hand, such as focus or zoom, the more the grip you can devote to steadying the camera. Basic Elbows tucked in the chest, camera held firmly back to forehead.  Wide firm grip around camera with right hand, all fingers supporting except...