Long Time Exposure - Nikon N80 Instruction Manual

Long Time Exposure
• This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars, which
require extended exposure of more than 30 sec. The shutter will be
open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully depressed . (Use
of a tripod is recommended.)
1
Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select M
(Manual exposure).
• Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake. Using the optional
cable release (page 97) attached to the release terminal instead of pressing
the shutter release button with your firiger also reduces camera shake.
• Use the LCD illuminator (page 66) to view the LCD panel in the dark.
2
Rotate the Main-Command Dial to select bul band
rotate the Sub-Command Dial to set the aperture.
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• If but b is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is
changed to Shutter-Priority Auto without canceling but b, but b blinks and
the shutter locks (page 52) .
• Continuous exposure of approx. 6 hours is possible with a fresh set of
lithium batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is reduced when
shooting at low temperatures.
3
Compose picture, focus and shoot.
• The shutter will be open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully
depressed.
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