Nikon 8700 - Manual (Page 14)

Introduction
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Using the Monitor
Fold out to use Range of rotation
Stow on camera body
Frame self-portraits *
Storage position †
* Monitor shows mirror im-
age of what will appear in
fi nal picture.
† If camera is on, monitor
turns off and electronic
viewfi nder turns on auto-
matically.
Do Not Use Excessive Force
Do not use excessive force when rotating the monitor. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could damage the hinge connecting the monitor to the camera body.
The and Buttons
The electronic viewfi nder can be used to frame pictures when bright ambient lighting
conditions make the display in the monitor diffi cult to see. Use the
button to switch
between the monitor and electronic viewfi nder. To hide or display indicators in the
monitor or electronic viewfi nder when the camera is in shooting mode, press the
button.
Histogram *
Framing guides View through lens with battery,
fl ash, and focus indicators only
Settings and view through lens
(shooting display)
F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1/125 125 1/125 15 15 15
8M 8M 8M
F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1/125 125 1/125 15 15 15
8M 8M 8M
0°
90°
180
°
* Shooting modes (Custom 1) and (Custom 2) only; not displayed in exposure
mode M, in movie mode, or when AE-lock is in effect.