Long Exposure | XF Camera System
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Long Exposure and Bulb mode
The IQ backs a quite capable when it comes to long exposure.
Long Exposure mode
Using the Time setting, the focal plane shutter of the XF stays
open for a predetermined time (displayed in seconds).
1. Rotate the Front Dial and select Shutter Speed; 30, 60,
120 or 240.
2. Select the aperture using the Side Dial.
3. Compose using the viewfinder or Live View, focus and then
trigger the shutter release. The shutter remains open for the
allotted time, the Display on the IQ back as well as the top
screen of the XF, will show the elapsed time (in secs).
Bulb mode
To capture an image in excess of the exact Shutter Speeds
available on the XF camera, select Bulb.
1. Select the Manual Exposure mode from the Top Touch
Screen.
2. Rotate the Front Dial to select Bulb, and the Side Dial to
select the aperture value.
3. Compose using the viewfinder or Live View, focus and
then trigger the shutter release. The shutter remains open
as long as the shutter release is depressed.