Positive Inverse color

Lens

The lens menu is used to adjust camera settings for optimal results with the optional converter lenses and adapters listed below. Note that these accessories can only be used with a lens adapter ring ( 148). For complete information on use and handling, see the documentation provided with each converter lens.

The Shooting Menu

LENS

Normal

Wide adapter

Telephoto

Fisheye

Slide copy adptr

Menu Guide

Option

Normal

Wide adapter (for WC-E80)

Telephoto

(for TC-E15ED)

Fisheye

(for FC-E9)

Slide copy adptr (for ES-E28)

Description

No modifications are made to settings. Use when no converter lens is attached (be sure to remove lens adapter ring).

•Camera zooms out to widest angle. Zoom can be adjusted manually ( 26).

•Maximum aperture in mode P is f/4. To prevent blurring at edges of frame in modes S, A, and M, adjust settings to pro- duce apertures no wider than f/4.

Optical zoom fixed at maximum optical zoom position. Digital zoom can be used ( 26).

•Zoom fixed at widest angle ( 26).

•Focus fixed at infinity ( 34).

•Metering fixed at center-weighted ( 68).

•Corners of frame blacked out to create circular frame.

Selecting this item displays options shown at right. Choose Positive when photographing color film, In-

verse color when examining film negatives in monitor.

•Zoom fixed close to maximum zoom position; digital zoom set to 1.1 ×. Digital zoom can be adjusted manually ( 26).

•Focus mode can be chosen from macro close-up and macro

close-up with self-timer (

 

34).

•Exposure compensation (

 

 

36) set to +0.7 EV (Positive) or

 

 

+1.3 EV (Inverse color).

 

 

Image adjustment set to Less contrast ( 66).

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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual Lens, Telephoto, Fisheye, Image adjustment set to Less contrast

COOLPIX5400 specifications

The Nikon COOLPIX 5400 is a compact digital camera that was introduced as a versatile option for photography enthusiasts looking for a blend of advanced features and user-friendly operation. This model is particularly noted for its excellent balance of image quality and compactness, making it suitable for both casual snapshots and more serious photographic endeavors.

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