Long Time-Exposures

At a shutter speed of A, the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. A tripod and optional remote cord are recommended to prevent blur.

1Ready the camera.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level

surface. If you are using an optional remote cord, attach it to

the camera. If you are not using a remote cord, choose On for Custom Setting d9 (Exposure delay mode, pg. 302) to

prevent blur when the camera shutter-release button is Z pressed.

2Select exposure mode h.

Press the Ibutton Ibutton and rotate the main command dial until h is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel.

Main command dial

3Choose a shutter speed.

While the exposure meters are active, rotate the main command dial until “A” appears in the shutter-speed displays. The electronic analog exposure displays do not appear when “A“ is selected.

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