Nikon D5300 Guide D’Exploitation

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This mode is recommended for snapshots or 
whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of 
shutter speed and aperture. The camera 
automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for 
optimal exposure in most situations.

To take pictures in programmed auto mode, rotate the 
mode dial to P.

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In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating 
the command dial (“flexible program”). Rotate the dial right for large apertures (low f-
numbers) and fast shutter speeds, left for small apertures (high f-numbers) and slow shutter 
speeds. All combinations produce the same exposure.

Rotate right to blur background details or freeze motion.

Rotate left to increase depth of field or blur motion.

While flexible program is in effect, a 

U (R) indicator appears in the 

viewfinder and information display. To restore default shutter speed 
and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator is 
no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.