Nikon D5300 - Manual (Page 107)

87 P, S, A, and M Modes
Mode M (Manual)
In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of
“Bulb” and “Time” are available for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars,
night scenery, or fireworks (
0 88).
1
Rotate the mode dial to M.
2
Choose aperture and shutter speed.
Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and
aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial (right for
faster speeds, left for slower). To adjust aperture, keep the
E (N) button
pressed while rotating the command dial (left for larger apertures/lower
f-numbers and right for smaller apertures/higher f-numbers).
Shutter speed Aperture
Command
dial
E (N) button Command
dial
A
The Exposure Indicator
If a CPU lens is attached ( 0 226) and a shutter speed other than “Bulb” or “Time” is selected,
the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the
photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1 /
3
EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
Mode dial