Canon EOS A2 - Bulb (Long Exposure)

11. Bulb (Long Exposure) Operation
Use this mode when long exposures are re-
quired, such as for pictures of night scenes
and fireworks displays. The shutter stays
open for as long as you press the shutter but-
ton.
Mount the camera on a tripod to prevent
camera movement during exposure.
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© The remote switch 60T3 (sold separately)
can be connected to the camera's remote
control socket for use in starting and stop-
ping the bulb exposure. For details, read
the instructions supplied with the 60T3
© Battery life during bulb exposure is ap-
proximately 6 hours with a new battery.
1) Set the command dial to M.
2) Turn the main dial to change the shutter
speed until “buLb" appears in the LCD
panel. “buLb” is the next position after 30".
3) Set the quick control dial switch to |, then
turn the quick control dial to the desired
aperture.
4) Press the shutter button for the desired
length of time.
* The viewfinder display extinguishes
during the exposure.
* The word “buLb" blinks in the LCD
panel during the exposure.