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Basic photography – Nikon 5400 User Manual

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Basic Photography

This chapter covers the basics of taking pictures
and playing them back. It also describes how to
take pictures in scene mode.

Taking Pictures in

Mode ....................

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For more about the mode dial, see:
• Before You Begin: The Mode Dial (

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Select

Mode (

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Step 1

Frame the Picture (

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Step 2

For more about focus options, see:
• Basic Photography: Focusing Near and Far (

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• More on Photography: More on Focus (

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For information on using the self-timer, see:
• Basic Photography: Focusing Near and Far (

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Focus and Shoot (

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Step 3

For more about playback, see:
• More on Playback (

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View the Results (

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Step 4

Taking Pictures in Scene Mode.................

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Flash Photography ....................................

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Focusing Near and Far ..............................

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Exposure Compensation...........................

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