Learning the Nikon D5200 and D5300

Get up to speed quickly with the essential features and controls of the Nikon D5200 and D5300 DSLR cameras.

Introduction

• Welcome
• How to use this course

1. Quick Start

• A guided tour: Buttons and controls
• Getting ready to shoot
• Powering up
• Taking some shots in Auto mode
• Shooting in scene modes

2. A Closer Look at the Camera

• Touring the viewfinder
• The articulating monitor screen
• Autofocus basics
• Lens controls
• Shooting with the built-in flash
• Image review and playback
• Changing image format and size

3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode

• What is Program mode?
• Changing ISO
• Adjusting exposure compensation
• Using Flexible Program mode

4. Exploring Autofocus

• Understanding focus points and autofocus
• Focus modes
• Focusing manually

5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes

• Shooting in continuous low- and high-speed modes
• Quiet shutter-release mode
• Using the self-timer

6. Understanding Exposure Controls

• Understanding metering modes and switching between them
• Exposure and focus lock
• Aperture-Priority Auto mode
• Shutter-Priority Auto mode
• Manual mode
• Exposure bracketing
• White balance

7. Beyond the Basics

• More playback options
• Shooting with flash
• Using Picture Controls
• Using in-camera effects
• Using Live view
• Understanding the Live view display
• Shooting video
• Playing back video
• Embedding location data in photos and movies

Conclusion

• Goodbye