The Shooting Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autoexposure Bracketing

 

 

 

 

Menu

When Auto bracketing is selected, exposure

 

varies with each shot; the number of shots and

 

amount of exposure compensation performed

 

Guide

are selected from the sub-menu shown at right.

 

Values are added to the exposure compensa-

 

 

 

 

 

tion value selected with the

button (

 

36).

 

 

 

 

 

Bracketing is performed by varying shutter speed

(A and M modes), aperture (S mode), or shutter speed and aperture (P mode).

AUTO BRACKETING

3, ±0.3 3, ±0.7 3, ±1.0 5, ±0.3 5, ±0.7 5, ±1.0

Option

No. of shots

Exposure increment

Bracketing order

3, ±0.3

3

±1 3 EV

0, +0.3, –0.3

3, ±0.7

3

±2 3 EV

0, +0.7, –0.7

3, ±1.0

3

±1 EV

0, +1.0, –1.0

5, ±0.3

5

±1 3 EV

0, +0.7, +0.3, –0.3, –0.7

5, ±0.7

5

±2 3 EV

0, +1.3, +0.7, –0.7, –1.3

5, ±1.0

5

±1 EV

0, +2.0, +1.0, –1.0, –2.0

After taking a series of shots using bracketing, you can view the results in quick review ( 74) or playback ( 75) and select the pictures with the de- sired exposure, discarding the remaining shots if so desired.

Continuous Shooting (Autoexposure Bracketing)

At settings of Continuous H and Continuous L ( 63), shooting will pause after each bracketing cycle is complete.

Auto Flash and Auto ISO (Autoexposure Bracketing)

In auto flash mode ( 32), the flash setting for the first shot in each bracketing cycle applies to the remaining pictures. If the flash fires on the first shot, it will fire for the remaining shots; if the flash does not fire on the first shot, it will not fire for the remain- ing shots. If sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is set to Auto ( 58), the sensitivity value for the first shot in each bracketing cycle will also apply to the remaining pictures.

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Nikon COOLPIX5400 Autoexposure Bracketing, When Auto bracketing is selected, exposure, Tion value selected with Button

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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