shutter button location for minimal camera movement

Camera manufacturers probably don't put the shutter button in the front of the camera because it is awkward.

The real problem is the operator. If releasing the shutter causes too much camera movement, to much energy with too little control is being used to "press" the shutter release button.

Try using the concept of "squeezing" the shutter button to the halfway focus and exposure mode then gently squeezing a bit more to release the shutter upon acquiring focus and exposure.

HJ