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Long Time-Exposures
(M Mode Only)
Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of
moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.
• Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release
button is held down.
To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional
wireless remote controller (0 425) or remote cord (0 427).
• Time (%): Start the exposure by using the shutter-release button
on the camera or on an optional remote cord, or wireless remote
controller.
The shutter remains open until the button is pressed
a second time.
1 Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level
surface.
Length of exposure: 35 s
Aperture: f/25
A Long Time-Exposures
Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent the photograph
being affected by light entering via the viewfinder (0 120).
Nikon
recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC
adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the
shutter is open.
Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-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 photo shooting menu (0 313).
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