❚❚Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
At a shutter speed of “bulb,” the shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. This can be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. A tripod or optional MC-DC2 remote cord (0 177) is recommended to prevent blur.
Length of exposure: 35 s
Aperture: f/25
1Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL14 battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. Note that noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels or fog) may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option in the shooting menu (0 134).
2 Rotate the mode dial to M. | Mode dial |
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3 Choose a shutter speed.
Rotate the command dial until “Bulb” (A) appears in the viewfinder or information display.
Command dial 
4Open the shutter.
After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete.
5Close the shutter.
Take your finger off the shutter-release button.
ASelf-timer Mode
In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of “Bulb” is equivalent to approximately 1/10 s.
