Long Time-Exposures - Nikon D300S User Manual

Long Time-Exposures

At a shutter speed of A, the shutter will remain open while the
shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure
photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or
fireworks. A tripod and optional remote cord (0 356) are
recommended to prevent blur.
1
Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level
surface. If you are using an optional remote cord, attach it to
the camera. If you are not using a remote cord, choose On for
Custom Setting d10 (Exposure delay mode, 0 278) to
prevent blur when the camera shutter-release button is
pressed.
A

Long Time-Exposures

Nikon recommends using a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery or an
optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter to prevent loss of power while
the shutter is open. Note that noise and distortion may be present
Z
in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Long exp.
NR option in the shooting menu (0 258).
2
Select exposure
mode h.
Press the I button
and rotate the main
command dial until h
is displayed in the
viewfinder and control
panel.
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I button
Main command dial