Leica Model C — part 2 User manual

HOLDING the LEICA:

Grip the LEICA with the right hand
s0 that the rounded end of the bose-
plote resis in the palm. The index
finger should rest lightly on the
shulter-release button. It is import
cant that the camera is cupped in the
base of the palm counteracting the
pressure of the finger on the release.
The other end of the comera is
gripped in the left hand, with the
index finger on the focusing lever.
Hold the camera steadily against
the head with the twin eyepiece
immediately in front of the eye.
Press the elbows to the chest and
stand with the feet well separated.

Press the release button gently but
firmly, taking care not to jerk. Apply
pressure with the forefinger only
‘ond maintain pressure until the
shutter has completed its run

THE WRONG WAY:

The camera is not held firmly ond
may give way to the pressure on
the release button when not cupped
in the base of the palm. The result
will almost certainly be @ blurred
picture. In addition to the method
of holding the LEICA described on
poge 37, experienced users hold
their breath at the moment of re
leose.

Some enthusiasts boast that they
are able to hold the camera steady
for a whole second. However, it is
alwoys sofer to set the camera on
« firm support when using exposure
times of the slow speed dial, i. e
shutter speeds between ‘fa ond
1 second,

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VERTICAL PICTURES:

Grip the LEICA with the right hand
with the thumb on he release button
ond the fingers exerting counter
pressure. The upper end of the co
mera is grasped with the left hand,
one finger of which operates the
focusing lever. The top of the co
mero si rest against the fore.
head. Thus held, the camera can be
operated without jerking

Slow-speed, h

id-held snapshots

THE SECOND METHOD.

of taking vertical pictures, popular
when changing from horizontal to

| vertical position or vice verso.
Grip the LEICA as described on
page 36, then turn to the vertical
position.