Taking pictures
Using reference lines to assist composition
■■Recording modes: 
You can utilize the viewfinder or the monitor for still pictures to carefully and precisely position your subject (the composition) along the reference lines.
The following guidelines can be used.
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[Rule of |
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Thirds Offset] |
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[Diagonal |
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| This composition gives an alternate perspective |
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| by aligning the subject along the diagonal lines. |
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[Tunnel] |
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[Radiation 1] |
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| This composition adds an expansive perspective |
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| to your photo by aligning the subject along the |
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| drawing attention to wandering elements of the |
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