Learning the Nikon D5200 and D5300

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Free Online Course: Learning the Nikon D5200 and D5300 provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Learning the Nikon D5200 and D5300 is taught by Richard Harrington.

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

Syllabus
  • 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