Nikon Coolpix 5400 Settings Guide

Use any Ikelite SubStrobe in the Manual flash mode -- sync cord required:
  • Press camera's flash button until Lightning Bolt shows on LCD screen
  • In the Menu go to SpeedLight Options, then SpeedLight Control, selecting Internal OFF
  • Set camera to Manual Exposure Mode, then Shutter Speed to 1/100 of a second; and Aperture to f/5.6
  • Use strobe's power settings or Aperture to adjust exposure.
Use DS SubStrobes and EV Controller with a sync cord:
  • Press camera's flash button until Lightning Bolt shows on LCD screen
  • Press camera's flash button until Lightning Bolt shows on LCD screen
  • In the Menu go to SpeedLight Options, then SpeedLight Control, selecting Internal OFF
  • Set camera to Manual Exposure Mode, then Shutter Speed to 1/100 of a second; and Aperture to f/5.6
  • Set DS SubStrobe to TTL
  • Set EV-Controller to Pre-flash and to correct SubStrobe model
  • Use EV-Controller to adjust exposure

Camera will "Reset to Default" settings when turned off unless this choice is turned "off" in the menu.

Set ISO to lowest setting, Auto ISO is not recommended.

White Balance set to Auto.

When camera is set to Macro Mode and you are shooting subjects close-up, set the camera's Aperture to its smallest opening (largest number). Do not use Macro Mode for photos more than two feet away from the camera.

When using zoom lens at focal lengths greater than 100mm, the Shutter Speed should be increased to 1/200th of a second.

Set Image Resolution to the Highest JPG format available. Higher resolution settings are required for printing. High resolution images can easily be reduced in size with software and retain their original quality. A low resolution image can be enlarged with software, but much of the quality will be lost.


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