Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Operating Instructions Manual page 25

∫ 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 180o ),
and rotate it to an angle where it is easy to
see. (It can be rotated up to a maximum of
270o.)
∫ Taking pictures at a normal angle.
∫ Taking pictures at a high angle
∫ 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.
∫ 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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