Setup guide

NIKON
COOLPIX 5400
Autofocus System
◆ Outstanding 5-Area Multi-AF produces
sharp and crisp images normally associ-
ated with professional SLRs. Thumb-
operated Multi-Selector allows you to
target the precise AF system on any one
of five areas in your photograph. There
is also manual focus with focus confir-
mation indicator for creative control.
256-Segment Matrix Metering
◆ Exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering
automatically handles even the most
difficult lighting situations – guaranteeing
outstanding exposure control in every
image. For more control, the camera
also offers Center-weighted and Spot
Metering. In AF Spot, the selected focus
area corresponds to the metering area.
◆ Additionally, you can use exposure
compensation (±2 EV range in 1/3 EV
steps) or Auto Exposure Bracketing (3
or 5 frames with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps)
for greater control over exposure.
◆ ISO 50 equivalent; 100, 200, 400 and Auto
can be set.
Exposure Control
◆ The Coolpix 5400 has a full auto mode
plus four exposure modes: Programmed
Auto with Flexible Program, Shutter and
Aperture Priority and Manual.
— Auto mode delivers superb results in
virtually every shooting situation. TTL
White Balance and 256-segment Matrix
Metering automatically set exposure
and color balance, ensuring worry-free
operation in any lighting situation.
—
In addition to the camera taking control
of shutter speed and aperture while you
adjust the remaining exposure settings,
Nikon’s Programmed Auto with Flexible
Program lets you choose from a number
of correct shutter speed and aperture
combinations for more flexibility.
—Aperture and shutter priority modes use
the 6-blade iris diaphragm and extended
shutter speed range (1/4000 to 8 sec-
onds) for a host of combinations.
—Manual mode lets you control all func-
tions, from focus and exposure to image
control parameters, including color sat-
uration control.
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15 Scene Modes
For optimum results even in
the most diverse shooting
situations, 15 Scene Modes
make it easy to achieve
great results. No matter the
situation, even a novice can
take great shots by simply
choosing the appropriate
mode for the next picture,
while the Coolpix 5400
automatically adjust the exposure, focus, flash, contrast, sensitivity, white balance and
other characteristics to the appropriate values for the scene you wish to capture.
◆ Long night time exposures (1/4 of a sec-
ond and longer) are possible. Nikon’s
Noise Reduction Mode cancels the back-
ground noise that plague such images,
allowing new opportunities for long time
exposure and night-time photography.
◆ Saturation Control Mode offers increased
flexibility in digital photography, where
instant results from a printer or monitor
without manipulating the image is key.
◆ Control color saturation in 5 steps (from
+2 to -2) based on your final output goals.
High saturation images reproduce boldly
for home printing, while low-saturation
images are ideal for postproduction and
ma
nipulation on a computer. You can also
select B&W for beautiful gray tone images.
◆ Nikon’s exclusive Best Shot Selector
(BSS) automatically selects the “sharpest”
from a series of consecutive shots —
especially valuable during macro or
telephoto shooting.
◆ Taking this popular function even further,
Nikon’s latest innovation, AE-BSS (Auto
Exposure–Best Shot Selector), automati-
cally selects the image with the best rela-
tive exposure from a series of five consec-
utive shots by analyzing the tonal range
and gradation of each image. There are
three modes available:
Highlight mode (accentuates details in
bright portions of scene); Shadow mode
(brings out details in dark portions of
scene); and Histogram mode (most suit-
able for post-capture manipulation).
High-Performance Camera
◆ Offering the ultimate in full creative control for the photographer, the Coolpix 5400 is
among the fastest and most responsive in its class with minimal shutter lag and high-
speed autofocus. It also features a vast range of shutter speeds from 1/4,000 of a second
up to 10 minutes.
5 shot buffer mode makes sure you never miss
that spontaneous moment by recording the last 5
taken in sequence. For example, if you know that
something is going to happen but are unsure as to
when, then set the camera to 5 shot buffer mode
and hold down the shutter release button. When
the moment you want to capture has just
occurred, take your finger off the shutter release
button and the
last five pic-
tures will be
saved to the
memory card.