BULB
Select a shutter speed of BULB for long time-exposures in which
you open and close the shutter manually. Use of a tripod is rec-
ommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure.
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Set shutter speed to BULB.
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Press the shutter button all the way down.
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The shutter will remain open for up to 60 minutes while the
shutter button is pressed.
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The display shows the time elapsed since the exposure
started.
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Releasing the shutter button closes the shutter, ending the
exposure. Processing will begin, and the camera will display
the processing time remaining.
N
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Selecting an aperture of A fi xes shutter speed at 30 s.
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To reduce "noise" (mottling) in long time-exposures, select ON for
H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > LONG EXPOSURE NR. Note that
this may increase the time needed to record images after shooting.
Using a Remote Release
A remote release can be used for long time-ex-
posures. When using an optional RR-100 remote
release or an electronic release from third-party
suppliers, connect it to the camera's remote re-
lease connector.
P, S, A, and M Modes
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