Monday, November 30, 2009

Autorotate Images In A Digital Camera

Many digital cameras have a myriad of options that allow the user to manipulate images directly in the camera, eliminating the need for a computer with imaging software. Many models offer an auto-rotation feature that helps the photographer compose or realign their photos.


Instructions


1. Locate the menu option or function button that allows for the playback of images within the digital camera. Many times this feature is automatic if the camera is set to display images immediately after capture.


2. Inspect the image on the LCD display on the rear of the digital camera to determine the photo's proper orientation.


3. Use the digital camera's toggle wheel or function buttons to rotate the image or to set the camera's software to auto-rotate each image.


4. Open the digital camera's main menu and look for the image orientation area. There are often drop-down menus that offer the user the option to toggle the auto-rotation feature on or off. Choose the option that best fits the photo-shoot's needs.


5. Find the auto-rotation option on the top or rear of the camera. These buttons are often located as function buttons or as an option on a control wheel. There is an icon that represents an image with a curved arrow showing direction of rotation on some models of digital cameras.


6. Read over the digital camera's owner's manual for the auto-rotation chapters dedicated to that particular digital camera. Check the index in the rear of the manual for faster searching.

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