138
Z
Long Time-Exposures
(
M
Mode Only)
Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of
moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.
•
Bulb (
A
)
: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release
button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional
wireless remote controller (
425) or remote cord (
427).
•
Time (
%
)
: Start the exposure by using the shutter-release button
on the camera or on an optional remote cord, or wireless remote
controller. The shutter remains open until the button is pressed
a second time.
1
Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level
surface.
Length of exposure: 35 s
Aperture: f/25
A
Long Time-Exposures
Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent the photograph
being affected by light entering via the viewfinder (
120). Nikon
recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC
adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the
shutter is open. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced
bright pixels or fog) may be present in long exposures. Bright spots
and fog can be reduced by choosing
On
for
Long exposure NR
in
the photo shooting menu (
