Panasonic DMCTZ71EB Operating Guide

Application (Record)

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By using the viewfinder or LCD monitor to consider the placement of your subject (the 

composition), you can take more impressive still pictures.

The following guidelines can be used.

[Rule of 

Thirds Offset]

This composition creates a more interesting 

photo by offsetting the subject from the centre.

This composition creates a more interesting 

photo by offsetting the flower from the centre.

This composition creates a more interesting 

photo by offsetting the person from the centre.

[Diagonal 

lines]

This composition gives an alternate perspective 

by realigning the subject along the diagonal 

lines.

[Tunnel]

This composition is intended to emphasise the 

depth of long narrow scenes. 

[Radiation 1]

This composition adds an expansive perspective 

to your photo by aligning the subject along the 

radial lines.

[Radiation 2]

[S-shape]

This composition can enhance your photo by 

drawing attention to wandering elements of the 

scene.