The Viewfinder Display - Nikon D5300 Field Manual

CROSS REF
For the complete list of options you can control with the Function button
( ), see Chapter 3.
Shutter release mode ( ). Press this button to display the release mode
▶
options on the LCD screen. Use the multi-selector to choose an option then
press the OK button (
Lens mounting mark. Most lenses have a white or red mark to help you align
▶
it, so you can then rotate and lock it into place. Use this white mark to line up
with the mounting mark on the lens.
Lens release button. This button disengages the locking mechanism of the
▶
lens, allowing the lens to be rotated and removed from the lens mount.
Microphone input. You can use this port to connect an external microphone,
▶
which records sound for your videos at a better quality than you can get from the
built-in microphone.
USB/AV out port. This is where you plug in the USB cable to attach the camera
▶
to your computer, and transfer images directly from the camera to the com-
puter. You can also use the Nikon Camera Control Pro 2 software to control the
camera from a computer. Using the included EG-CP16 A/V cable, you can also
use this port to connect your camera to a standard-definition TV.
Accessory port. This accessory port allows you to connect an accessory
▶
remote, such as the Nikon MC-DC2, or the WR-R10 wireless remote control.
HDMI port. This terminal is for connecting your camera to a high-definition (HD)
▶
TV or monitor. It requires a type C mini-pin HDMI cable, which is available at any
electronics store.
NOTE
On the right side of the camera you find the cover for the memory card
slot. To open the cover and insert or remove a memory card, slide it
toward the back of the camera and it springs open.

The Viewfinder Display

The viewfinder display is kind of like the heads-up display in a jet plane. It allows you
to see a lot of useful information about the settings of the camera. This helps you set
up the shot without taking your eye away from the viewfinder to check on your
settings. Most of the information also appears in the Information display, but it is less
handy when you are looking through the viewfinder composing a shot.
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) to set it.