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In AUTO mode, the D5100’s primary objective is to get an accurate exposure. It has no idea what type of subject (or scene) you’re shooting and the type of effect you’re trying to achieve. Scene Modes allow you to tell the D5100 exactly what you’re looking at, which in turn automatically adjusts the shutter speed, f-stop and a host of other advanced settings in order to capture a better looking photo.
To select a shooting mode:
