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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual Recording Movies Viewing Movies

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Movies

Your Nikon digital camera can record three dif- ferent types of movie. This chapter describes how to record and view movies.

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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual Recording Movies Viewing Movies

Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information How to Read This Manual Do not look at the sun through the viewﬁnder For Your SafetyIii Keep dry Page Comply with copyright notices Table of Contents Continuous P, S, A, and M Focus Options Manual FocusViewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures Table of Contents Page Before You Begin Introduction Design Rule for Camera File System DCF Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesBefore Taking Important Pictures Life-Long LearningParts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera Using the MonitorWhen the Monitor Is in the Storage Position MonitorModes Following indicators appear in the monitor during shootingMode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon withMark next to the mode dial Shutter-Release Button Monitor ButtonButton controls the monitor Viewing the Menus Using the MenusTo the desired setting and press No menu is available in modeUse the multi selector to make a selection from the menus Making a SelectionPage Technical Notes Optional Accessories Setup MenuShooting Menu CF Card Format Inserting Batteries First Steps Read Battery WarningsAlternative Power Sources Replacing BatteriesInserting Memory Cards Camera stores pictures on CompactFlash memory cardsClose the memory card slot cover Approved Memory Cards Closing the Card-Slot CoverFormatting Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsSelect Mode Parts of the Camera The MonitorMeaning Auto Power Off Standby Mode Basic Setup Icon Page View the Results Taking Pictures Mode Select ModeMore on Playback Flash Photography Focusing Near and Far Frame the Picture Focus and ShootBasic Photography Taking Pictures in ModeSelect Mode Autofocus ModeImage size Flash modeShooting mode Using the Self-TimerOr the viewﬁnder B Taking Pictures in Auto ModeFrame the Picture Ready the cameraViewﬁnder Focus Using the Diopter ControlMonitor or Viewﬁnder? Framing Pictures in the ViewﬁnderOff Indicator LampFocus and Shoot FocusAutofocus performs best when When the Monitor Is OffTake the picture More on Autofocus and Focus/Exposure LockAE/AF-L Button Locking Focus between ShotsDeleting Unwanted Pictures To return to shooting mode, rotate the mode dial toView the Results Viewing PicturesOptional Speedlights When to use itFlash Photography Speedlight Options/Repeating FlashTo choose a ﬂash mode Macro Close-Up Focusing Near and FarTo choose a focus mode How it worksSelf-Timer Self-Timer ModeChoosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Exposure CompensationScene Description Taking Pictures in Scene ModeUser the necessity of adjusting each setting separately Shooting in Scene ModeTaking Pictures in Scene Mode To select a sceneCamera Shake Beach/Snow Following scenes are availablePortrait Ground lightingNight landscape Taking Pictures in Scene Mode LandscapeSunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrisesAuto and can be selected Taking Pictures in Scene Mode MuseumFireworks show Close upOther modes can be selected Taking Pictures in Scene Mode CopyBack light Panorama assistAuto other modes can be selected Taking Pictures in Scene Mode SportsScene Mode Dusk/DawnUse a Tripod Taking Pictures for a PanoramaHighlight Panorama assist Panorama AssistCompose next shot to overlap with Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama AssistPage Metering More on Focus Image Quality and Size Sensitivity White Balance ContinuousOn Photography Controlling ExposureMore on Photography Restoring Default Values for Shutter Speed and ApertureProgrammed Auto Flexible ProgramUltra HS Shutter-Priority AutoControlling Exposure Increments equivalent to 1 EV one stepAperture and Zoom Aperture-Priority AutoManual EV 1 3 stepIf the Shutter Speed Is Displayed in Red Long Time-Exposures Understanding the Exposure DisplayCompression Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Option Format DescriptionImage Size Option DescriptionPrint Size Shooting Menu Image Quality and SizeTo choose image quality or size Highlight Image quality or Image Size1944 1200 Image size2592 × 640 × 2592 ×Auto Sensitivity P, S, A, and MOption Maximum equivalent to ISOExposure Mode Using the FlashTo choose a value for sensitivity White Balance P, S, a and M To choose a white balance settingFine-Tuning White Balance Daylight WhiteFL3 Daylight D Though they had been taken under white light. If Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used when shooting under White BalanceUltra HS Shot buffer Using the MenusContinuous P, S, A, and M SingleMemory Buffer Using a FlashContinuous Focus, Exposure, and White BalanceAuto High Normal Low Off Image SharpeningMore on PhotographySharpening, Contrast, and Color Image AdjustmentBlack-and-White Saturation ControlCus options AF area Metering P, S, A, and MMatrix Spot MeteringRestrictions on Focus Area Selection AF Area ModeFocus Options Auto Manual OffAuto-Focus Mode More on FocusSingle AF Continuous AF Off No indication of focus appears in monitor Manual focus modeFocus Conﬁrmation All focus modesFocus Lock Using a Converter LensManual Focus Close-UpsMore on Playback More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraQuick Review and Playback Quick ReviewDeleting Pictures Full-Screen PlaybackViewing Additional Pictures Keep or DeleteViewing Pictures on the Camera Photo InformationSharpening File size White balance Digital zoom Color saturationViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback PressingBe performed while thumbnails are displayed Playback Zoom Zoom View other Areas Picture Zoom out CancelTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom PressButton while memo is being played back Mute Default setting is highAdding Audio Commentary Voice Memo Are pressed Three levels are available highViewing Small Picture Files on Other Camera Models Copies can not be viewed using playback zoomCreating Small Copies Small Picture Restrictions on Small PictureTurn the camera off Connect the audio/video cable Viewing Pictures on TVUSB option Before Connecting the CameraViewing Pictures on a Computer Operating systemConnecting the USB Cable Viewing Pictures on a ComputerKeyboard Disconnecting the Camera Drag the Noname camera volume into TrashDrag the untitled camera volume into Trash Printing Pictures Print Set and Digital Print Order Format DpofDate Imprint Versus the Print Set Date Option Recording Movies Viewing Movies MoviesOptical Recording MoviesRecord movie Before recordingTo choose the type of movie that will be recorded Movies Time-lapseMovie Files Highlight Set interval time Recording a Time-Lapse MovieRecording Movies MovieTake Test Shots Use a Reliable Power SourceViewing Movies Are pressed. Three levels are available highViewing Time-Lapse Movies Playback Menu 115 Adjust camera settings when shooting in P, S, A, ModesSetup Menu 134 Shooting MenuHighlight Show all menus Shooting MenuModes. To display the shooting menu Menu GuideMy menu CF card format Full shooting menu contains the following optionsWhite balance Metering Continuous 60-62 63-64 98-99Shooting Menu White BalanceMetering ContinuousOff BSS off Best Shot Selector BSSOn Photography Sharpening, Contrast, User SettingThis option is used to adjust contrast. See More ColorUser Setting User settings banks store the following settingsTo select a user settings bank Shooting menu settingsQuality and Size Image Quality and SizeSensitivity Selecting Image quality/size displays the menuFisheye Image adjustment set to Less contrastLens TelephotoLens Wide adapter and TelephotoSlide Copy Adapter Inverse Color Lens Adapter RingsAE Lock Exposure OptionsAE Lock White balance for all subsequent picturesSpeed can be set to Bulb or Time for long ex Mode M manual exposure mode, shutterBulb/Time Posures of up to ten minutes 53. This menuOptionDescription Zoom OptionsDigital Tele Fixed ApertureOpt Controlling the Flash Speedlight OptionsControlling Flash Output Flash Exp. Comp Options for Optional Speedlights Speedlight CntrlStrobe Photography Repeating Flash SB-27 and SB-23 SpeedlightsHN-CP10 Lens Hood Flash mode Using Optional SpeedlightsAuto Bracketing Auto BracketingSure of appropriate value for white balance Restrictions on Auto BracketingBracketing order When Auto bracketing is selected, exposureAutoexposure Bracketing Tion value selected with ButtonRestrictions on Noise Reduction Noise ReductionReset is used to restore settings for the current ResetMy Menu Option CF Card Format116-117 118-122 123-124 125 126 127-128 129-130 Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options To display the playback menuDelete menu contains the following options DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures Playback MenuTo delete all unprotected pictures on the memory card Deleting All PicturesFolder Options Folders119 120 Hidden and Protected Pictures Deleting FoldersUsed to select all folders for playback, or to view Choosing a Folder for PlaybackPictures in a selected folder Folders item in the playback menu can beAuto Off Slide ShowViewing a Slide Show Start Start slide showChanging the Display Interval Following operations can be performed during a slide showFrame Interval Protect Used to hide selected pictures. Hidden pictures When creating a slide show or showing picturesTo an audience, the Hide image option can be Are visible only in the Hide image menu. TheyPrint Set To create a print order or modify the existing print orderHighlight Print selection Print Set DatePlayback Menu Remove transfer marking from all Cancel transfer picturesAuto Transfer Marking Selected Pictures for TransferRestrictions on Auto Transfer Marking All Pictures for TransferMove Image Info.txt File NamesDestination Folders Small Pic CF Card FormatSET-UP 1/3 Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options To display the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to SET UPLanguage DateFolders Options in this menu control the quality Setup MenuMonitor Options Release SpeedThis option controls monitor hue tone. Pressing Display ModeBrightness HueFile Numbering Off ResetSeq. Numbers Folder number e.g., 100NIKON. Each folderEd with movies can still be played back Shutter Sound2CR5 DL245 Batteries Standby ModeUsing an AC Adapter Auto OffImage Quality/size Sensitivity Continuous User setting White BalanceControls This menu contains the following optionsExposure By default, both focus and exposure are lockedWhen the AE/AF-L button is pressed. If desired Button can be set to lock only one of focusNikon View Shot ConﬁrmationInfo.txt Sensitivity ISO equivalencyPictures on a Computer Video ModeReset All USB conﬁgures the camera for connection toImage Quality/Size Date Imprint Date ImprintFirmware Version Option Description Off146 153 148149 151Filters attach to Optional AccessoriesWired remote cable MC-EU1 remote cord CompactFlashCaring for Your Camera CleaningStorage Caring for Your CameraBatteries Error Messages ProblemSolution Error Messages ProblemSolutionDisplay Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cntrl set to Auto Problem Possible causeAE lock is on Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal offSpeciﬁcations Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter Shutter Speed Aperture Range Sensitivity Self-timerIndex IndexFlash exp. comp Index160 6MAA6211