Nikon D90 user manual Long Time-Exposures M Mode Only, Pressed a second time

❚❚Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

Shutter speeds of “A” and “&” 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 and an optional remote control (pg. 241) or remote cord (pg. 241).

Shutter speed Description

AShutter remains open while shutter-release button is held down. Tripod and optional remote cord are recommended to prevent blur.

Optional ML-L3 remote control required (pg. 241). Select mode M, set shutter speed to “A,” and select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode

&(pg. 68). Shutter opens when shutter-release button on remote control is pressed and remains open for thirty minutes or until shutter-release button is

pressed a second time. t

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 battery or an optional AC adapter. Note that noise may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Long exp. NR option in the shooting menu

(pg. 165). If you are using an optional remote cord, attach it to the camera.

2 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial

3 Choose a shutter speed.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the exposure meters and rotate the main command dial until “A” appears in the shutter-speed displays. For

a shutter speed of “&“, select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode after choosing the shutter speed (pg. 64).

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