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Long exposures (bulb)

With the camera set to M mode, move the shutter speed lever until "bulb" appears (after the "30 seconds" setting) and set the aperture as desired. Focus the lens and release the shutter. The shutter will stay open as long as the shutter release button is pressed. To avoid shaking the camera, mount it on a sturdy support such as a tripod and use the optional Remote Cord or Wireless Controller to release the shutter. Elapsed exposure time (in seconds) is shown in the data panel and the viewfinder display. After 99 seconds, the counter returns to "0" and continues counting.

Typical situations

You may want to use bulb when photographing in total darkness, which may require longer shutter speeds than thirty seconds. You can also use it for photographing fireworks, flashes of lightning or the like against a dark sky; keeping the shutter open and closing it just after the action has occurred, controlling exactly what will be captured on film.

NOTE
  • Self-timer operation is not possible at the "bulb" setting.
  • Touch the camera as little as possible during exposure. Touching the camera leads to camera movement which in turn leads to unsharp pictures.
  • Maximum exposure time depends on battery capacity. With fresh alkaline-manganese batteries, it will be approximately 8 hours.
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Mounting index Bayonet mount Aperture stopdown pin Lens lock pin Lens release button Self timer LED Shutter speed up/down control DOF preview switch Lens contacts Aperture up/down control Focus mode switch Remote control terminal (covered) Matte screen Bottom contacts for accessories Battery compartment Rewind release Coupler for motorized film winding Coupler for motorized film rewind Handgrip PC socket Focus drive coupler Mirror Tripod socket Serial number Back release lock Lighting window Diopter adjustment dial Eyepiece shutter lever AEL button Accessory shoe Finder Film window Film advance lever On/off switch Multiple exposure button Strap eyelets Strap eyelets Strap eyelets Exposure mode selector Shutter release button Self timer switch Exposure adjustment button Frame counter Back release/ rewind crank / metering selector ISO adjustment button Film guide rails Film guide rails Back removal lever Take up spool Shutter curtains Film winding sprockets Accessory back contacts Back release latch Rewind prong DX contacts Back/top Front/bottom Film chamber Alphabetical