Preparation
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∫Taking pictures at a low angle
Open the LCD monitor with one of the
LCD monitor open knobs, pull the LCD
monitor fully open (approximately 120o)
and rotate it 180o.
•You can use the LCD monitor only.
LCD monitor rotation direction
1: Maximum 180o
2: Maximum 120o
•This is convenient when taking pictures of
flowers etc. that are in a low position.
•If the LCD monitor turns on when it is
closed with the screen facing inwards, the
camera automatically switches to the
Viewfinder.
•If the LCD monitor is opened when the
Viewfinder is turned on, the camera
automatically switches to the LCD
monitor.
•Only rotate the LCD monito r after
opening it wide enough, and be careful
not to use excessive force as it may be
damaged.
•When holding the edge of the LCD
monitor, there may be some distortion,
however this is not a malfunction.
Moreover, this has no affect on the taken
pictures or playback.
•When not using t he LCD monitor it is
recommended that you close it with the
screen facing inwards to prevent dirt and
scratches.
•When using a tr ipod, depending on the
kind of tripod the LCD monitor may not
rotate.
∫About the Viewfinder
The Viewfinder is convenient when you
want to take pictures of a moving subject or
outdoors.
•Refer to page 28 for information about
diopter adjustment.
•When using the Viewfinder, close the LCD
monitor.
•When the LCD m onitor is open, the
Viewfinder cannot be used.