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Long time-exposures – Nikon D60 User Manual

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Shooting in d Mode (Manual)

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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.

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.

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 d mode 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“.
1 Set shutter speed to “Bulb“ (“bulb“ is displayed in the viewfinder) in d mode (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).

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

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

pressed.

4 Press 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