Nikon 5400 - Coolpix 5.1 MP Digital Camera, Manual

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Controlling Exposure
Mor
e on Photogr
aphy
M: Manual
In manual exposure mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aper-
ture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8 s and
1 /
4000
s in increments
equivalent to 1 EV (one step), or the shutter can be held open for long time-
exposures of up to ten minutes (see opposite page). Aperture can be set
to values between the minimum and maximum in increments equivalent to
1 3 EV ( 1 3 step).
4
Select remaining item (aperture or
shutter speed).
Set selected item. Repeat steps 2 – 3
until desired exposure is achieved.
5
2
Set selected item. Exposure display
shows amount picture will be under-
or over-exposed at selected setting.
3
Select shutter speed or aperture. Se-
lected item (shown in green) changes
each time button is pressed.
1
Select mode M .
If the Shutter Speed Is Displayed in Red
If the selected shutter speed exceeds the limits of the camera’s exposure control sys-
tem, the shutter speed will be displayed in red and no pictures can be taken.