Preparation

LCD Monitor

Adjusting the LCD monitor makes it possible to take pictures from various angles.

w Taking pictures at a normal angle.

You can switch between the LCD monitor and the Viewfinder.

w Taking pictures at a high angle

Open the LCD monitor with one of the LCD monitor open knobs.

• You can use the LCD monitor only.

:LCD Monitor open knobs

This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the subject.

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w Taking pictures at a low angle

Take hold of the LCD monitor open knob with your fingers, and pull the knob toward you and rotate the monitor 180Q.

• You can use the LCD monitor only.

LCD monitor rotation direction

:180Q

:Maximum 180Q

This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ50, DMCFZ50K LCD Monitor, Taking pictures at a normal angle, Taking pictures at a low angle

DMC-FZ50, DMCFZ50K specifications

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