Is the Canon EOS 60D depth-of-field preview button hard to use in portrait orientation with the battery grip?
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I'm considering a Canon EOS 60D and I'm concerned about the depth-of-field preview button placement. When shooting in portrait orientation with the battery grip attached, is the DoF preview button difficult to reach, especially for someone with small hands? On my Nikon D300, the button is in a similar area but easier to press because of its orientation. I'm wondering whether 60D users need to shift their grip, and whether this is a practical issue in real use.
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You may have to move your right hand to get to it (the DoF preview buttons tend to be in an awkward position these days, and not just on the 60D), but that really shouldn't be a problem unless you're trying to hand-hold a flash at the same time (or are disabled; my apologies if you are) — your left hand should ordinarily be supporting the camera in a stable shooting position anyway. If your left hand is palm-down (or palm-outward) rather than palm-up (or palm-inward, with the heel of your hand supporting the camera body), it's time to get into a new grip habit. Your right hand should be for fine control (and button-pressing/dial-twiddling), not for supporting the camera.
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It can be a little awkward to reach, and you may need to move your right hand to press it. That said, this usually isn’t a major problem. On cameras like the 60D, DoF preview buttons are often placed in spots that aren’t ideal for constant use.
In normal technique, your left hand should be supporting the camera and lens, especially in portrait orientation, while your right hand handles controls and button presses. If your left hand is properly supporting the setup, briefly shifting your right hand to reach the DoF preview button should not destabilize the camera much.
So yes, with small hands and a grip, it may feel less convenient—but in practice it’s generally manageable if you use a solid left-hand support grip.
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