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R
Long Time-Exposures (
M
Mode Only)
Select a shutter speed of “Bulb” for long
time-exposures of moving lights, the
stars, night scenery, or fireworks. The
shutter remains open while the shutter-
release button is held down. To prevent
blur, use a tripod.
1
Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level sur-
face. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is com-
plete, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter
and power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, ran-
domly-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 shooting menu (
179).
2
Choose a shutter speed of “Bulb”.
Rotate the command dial to the left to
select “Bulb”.
Command dial
