Nikon D3000 D3000 User's Manual - Page 90

❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) 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 and an optional remote control (0 167). Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: f/25 Shutter speed Description Bulb Shutter remains open while shutter-release button is held down. Tripod is recommended to prevent blur. Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required (0 167). Shutter opens when Time shutter-release button on remote control is pressed and remains open for about thirty minutes or until shutter-release button is pressed a second time. 1 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL9a t battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. Note that noise may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option in the shooting menu (0 122). 2 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial 3 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the command dial until "Bulb" (A) appears in the viewfinder or information display. For a shutter speed of "Time" (&), select delayed remote or quickresponse remote mode after choosing the Command dial shutter speed (0 53). 72