The Monitor - Nikon D5000 User Manual

The Monitor
The monitor opens outwards 180 ° and can be rotated 180 ° left or 90 ° right as shown
below, allowing the monitor to be angled for high- and low-angle photography or
rotated to face the user for self-portraits (_ 45).
180°
II ShootingPosition
In other situations, the monitor can be stowed on
the camera body by opening it outward and
rotating it 180 ° left before folding it back onto the
camera body. This position is recommended for
most shooting and playback.
I I StoragePosition
To protect the monitor when the camera is not in
use, fold it back onto the camera body as shown at
right.
[I_ Using the Monitor
Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown above. Do notuse force. Failure to observe
these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera
body.
Adjust the monitor before mounting the camera on a tripod.