Owner's Manual

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Shooting in MMode (Manual)
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.
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 M mode at a shutter speed of "Bulb" ("oul 0"
is displayed in the viewfinder) (~ 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" ("oul 0" is displayed in the viewfinder) in M mode (!! 44).
2 Set Release mode to Delayed remote or Quick-response remote (!! 54).
• 'Time" will be displayed for shutter speed (" - -" is displayed in the viewfinder).
3
Press the shutter-release button on the remote control.
• Shutter opens immediately aher, or
two seconds aher, 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 aher
30 minutes has passed.
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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 (~ 156). Note that noise may
be present
in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction
option (~ 108) in the shooting menu.