Nikon D5300 Mode A (Aperture-PriorityAuto), 2 Choose an aperture, 86P, S, A, and M Modes, 1 Rotate the mode dial to A

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

In this mode, you can adjust aperture to control depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the main subject that appears to be in focus). The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure.

Large apertures (low f-numbers, e.g. f/5.6) blur details in front of and behind the main subject.

Small apertures (high f-numbers, e.g. f/22) bring the foreground and background into focus.

To choose an aperture:

1 Rotate the mode dial to A. Mode dial

2 Choose an aperture.

Rotate the command dial left for larger apertures (lower f-numbers), right for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers).

Command dial

86P, S, A, and M Modes