a: Manual Exposure

DUsing the Built-in Flash

To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set aperture. The shutter speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec or bulb.

BULB: Bulb Exposures

Elapsed exposure time

A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter button. It can be used to shoot fireworks and other subjects requiring long exposures.

In step 3 on the preceding page, turn the <6> dial to the left to set <BULB>. The elapsed exposure time will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

During the bulb exposure, do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun on a sunny day or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera’s internal components.

Since bulb exposures produce more noise than usual, the image may look slightly grainy.

You can reduce the noise due to long exposures by setting [4: Long exp.

noise reduction] under [53: Custom Functions (C.Fn)] to [1: Auto] or

[2: On] (p.260).

If ISO Auto is set for a bulb exposure, the ISO speed will be fixed at ISO 800 (p.90).

For bulb exposures, using a tripod and a remote switch (sold separately, p.269) is recommended.

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