Nikon F55 Instruction Manual - Page 32

Long Time Exposure • Long Time (Time) exposure of more than 30 sec. When the exposure mode dial is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to -- (next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. Depress the shutter release button once to open the shutter, then press the shutter release button again to close the shutter. This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. Tip In Long Time exposure, camera shake can be reduced by using the Self-Timer (page 42) and tripod. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to M and rotate the Command Dial to set the shutter speed indication to --. 2 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Q aperture button to set the aperture. 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. • Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self-timer lamp flickers slightly during Long Time (Time) exposure. • -- and other indications such as aperture are displayed in the LCD panel, but all the indications turn off in the viewfinder. • Press the shutter release button again to close the shutter. • Continuous exposure is possible for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set of batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is reduced when shooting in low temperatures. • Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) cannot be performed during Long Time (Time) exposure. 62 ADVANCED OPERATION This section features descriptions of operations using this camera's advanced functions. • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure 63