Nikon 5400 Manuel D’Utilisation

When the monitor is on in 

 mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shut-

ter-release button is pressed halfway.  When the monitor is off, the camera focuses 
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

In addition to the options available in 

 mode, P, S, 

A, and M modes offer control over shutter speed and 
aperture, manual focus, and such shooting menu set-
tings as white balance and sensitivity (ISO equivalency), 
allowing settings to be adjusted for more challenging 
shots.  See “More on Photography” (

 47) and “The 

Shooting Menu” (

 94).

2

  Rotate the mode dial to 

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in 

 (auto) 

mode.  In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera 
settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, 
producing optimal results in most situations.

1

  Remove the lens cap

3

  Turn the camera on

A beep will sound and the  power-on lamp 
will light.  The camera is ready to shoot when 
the monitor shows the view through the 
camera lens.