Preparation

w Taking pictures with the camera held vertically

Take hold of the LCD monitor opening knob with your fingers, and pull the monitor all the way toward you (by rotating it 180Q ), and rotate it to an angle where it is easy to see. (It can be rotated up to a maximum of 270Q.)

w Taking pictures at a normal angle.

w Taking pictures at a high angle

w Taking pictures at a low angle

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 monitor 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 effect on the taken pictures or playback.

When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.

You may not be able to open, close or rotate the LCD monitor smoothly when using a tripod. In these cases, detach the camera from the tripod and then open, close or rotate the LCD monitor.

w About the Viewfinder

The Viewfinder is convenient when you want to take pictures of a moving subject or outdoors.

Refer to page 44 for information about diopter adjustment.

When using the Viewfinder, close the LCD monitor.

When the LCD monitor is open, the Viewfinder cannot be used.

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Panasonic DMCFZ50K, DMC-FZ50 operating instructions Taking pictures with the camera held vertically, About the Viewfinder

DMC-FZ50, DMCFZ50K specifications

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