The monitor – Nikon D5100 User Manual

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The Monitor

The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.

Normal use
Fold the monitor against the camera face out.
This position is recommended for normal
photography.

Low-angle shots
Frame live view shots with the camera close to
the ground.

High-angle shots
Frame live view shots while holding the camera
over your head.

Self-portraits
Use for self-portraits in live view. The monitor
shows a mirror image of what will appear in the
final picture.

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Using the Monitor

Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force. Failure to observe these
precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. To
protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it back face down against the camera
body.

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See Also

See “Framing Photographs in the Monitor” for information on framing photographs in the
monitor (

0 99).

90°

180°

180°

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