Panasonic DMC-FZ30GN - Manual (Page 26)

Preparation
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∫ Taking pictures at a low angle
Open the LCD monitor with one of the
LCD monitor open knobs, pull the LCD
monitor fully open (approximately 120
o)
and rotate it 180 o.
• You can use the LCD monitor only.
LCD monitor rotation direction
1: Maximum 180 o
2: Maximum 120 o
• This is convenient when taking pictures of
flowers etc. that are in a low position.
• 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 affect 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.
• When using a tripod, depending on the
kind of tripod the LCD monitor may not
rotate.
∫ About the Viewfinder
The Viewfinder is convenient when you
want to take pictures of a moving subject or
outdoors.
• Refer to page 28 for information about
diopter adjustment.
• When using the Viewfinder, close the LCD
monitor.
• When the LCD monitor is open, the
Viewfinder cannot be used.