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Long Time (Time) Exposure
Rotate the Command dial to set the shutter speed indication to - - (next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self-timer lamp flickers slightly once every 2 sec. during Long Time (Time) exposure. - - and other indications such as aperture are displayed in the LCD panel. but all the indications turn off in the viewfinder. Lightly press the shutter release button again to close the shutter. This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. Camera shake can be reduced by using the Self-Timer (page 40). Remote Control (page 69) and tripod. Continuous exposure is possible for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set of batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is reduced when shooting in low temperatures. and Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 62) cannot be performed during Long Time (Time) exposure.
