Pentax ZX-M - Bulb Exposure Mode

ADVANCED
OPERATIONS
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Bulb Exposure Mode
3. Set the desired aperture on the lens aperture ring.
Purpose:
This mode is useful for the long exposures required for
shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains
open as long as the shutter release button is held down.
1. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop other
than [ A).
2. Set the shutter dial to [ B ]. [ M ] appears on the LCD
panel and [bu] appears in the vie^inder.
Note:
• When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent
camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F"
after removing the Release Socket Cap F.
Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with
new lithium batteries at room temperature.
* When the shutter release button is depressed halfway,
an approximate aperture is displayed in the viewfinder
only when the FA lens is attached.