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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sandpatch" data-source="post: 621428" data-attributes="member: 10543">Hi briankbl, furthering the excellent suggestions above, set your D5300 to [A]perature Priority and use the highest f/ you can muster, such as f/16 or higher.  You may need a tripod for best result in a dim room, as by consequence you'll be shooting at a lower shutter speed and you may not be able to hold the camera steady enough.  In your instruction manual, you might also want to read about setting your ISO to provide even greater range in limited light.Paul sums it up well -- your DSLR offers all sorts of wonderful options for shots.  It'll likely do all that you want with great results, but the [Auto] setting will not often be the best route.  Enjoy your D5300!</blockquote>