Nikon D5300 - P, S, A, and M Modes; Shutter Speed and Aperture

82 P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter
speed and aperture:
Shutter Speed and Aperture
Mode Description
P
Programmed auto
(0 84)
Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which
there is little time to adjust camera settings. Camera sets shutter
speed and aperture for optimal exposure.
S
Shutter-priority auto
(0 85)
Use to freeze or blur motion. User chooses shutter speed; camera
selects aperture for best results.
A
Aperture-priority auto
(0 86)
Use to blur background or bring both foreground and
background into focus. User chooses aperture; camera selects
shutter speed for best results.
M
Manual (0 87)
User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed
to “Bulb” or “Time” for long time-exposures.