Nikon D5100 (18-55mm Kit), D5100 1855mm Kit Monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below

The Monitor

The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.

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180°

90° 180°

Normal use

Fold the monitor against the camera face out. This position is recommended for normal photography.

Low-angle shots

Frame live view shots with the camera close to the ground.

High-angle shots

Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your head.

Self-portraits

Use for self-portraits in live view. The monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final picture.

DUsing the Monitor

Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it back face down against the camera body.

ASee Also

See “Framing Photographs in the Monitor” for information on framing photographs in the monitor (0 44).

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