AThe Exposure Indicator

When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” or “Time” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.

Optimal exposure

Underexposed by 1/3 EV

Overexposed by over 2 EV

 

 

 

# ❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (wMode Only)

Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.

•Bulb: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down.

•Time: Requires an optional ML-L3

remote control (0 96). Start the exposure by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button. 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 sur- face. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is com- plete, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, ran- domly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu (0 180).

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