Nikon D60BODY, D60OUTFIT, 25438 Long Time-Exposures, C, and dModes Shooting in dMode Manual

a, b, c, and dModes

Shooting in dMode (Manual)

Long Time-Exposures

Shutter speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” can be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a tripod or an optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3.

Bulb

Shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down, and closes when the shutter-release button is released.

This option is available when shooting in dmode at a shutter speed of “Bulb” (“bulb” is displayed in the viewfinder) (A 44).

Time

The optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 is required.

The shutter can remain open for up to 30 minutes without holding down the shutter- release button. Follow the instructions below to take pictures at a shutter speed of “Time“.

1Set shutter speed to “Bulb“ (“bulb“ is displayed in the viewfinder) in dmode (A 44).

2 Set Release mode to Delayed remote or Quick-response remote (A 54).

•“Time“ will be displayed for shutter speed (“ww“ is displayed in the viewfinder).

3Press the shutter-release button on the remote control.

•Shutter opens immediately after, or two seconds after, the shutter-release button is pressed.

4Press the shutter-release button on the remote control a second time to close the

shutter.

• Shutter closes automatically after 30 minutes has passed.

35 s, f/25

To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC Adapter EH-5a with a Power Connector EP-5 (A 156). Note that noise may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option (A 108) in the shooting menu.

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