Nikon D700 - Manual (Page 150)

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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.
1
Ready 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
pressed.
2
Select exposure mode h.
Press the I button
and rotate the main
command dial until h
is displayed in the
viewfinder and control
panel.
3
Choose 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.
I button
Main command dial