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Using The Bulb Exposure Mode

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84 USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down. 1 With the Metered Manual Mode, turn the select dial to change the shutter speed until appears on the LCD panel. ✍ MEMO • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. • Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at ambient temperatures. • With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control's shutter release button held down.

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84
1
With the Metered Manual
Mode, turn the select dial to
change the shutter speed
until
appears on the
LCD panel.
✍
MEMO
•
When using this mode, use a steady tripod
to prevent camera shake and attach the
optional “Cable Switch CS-205” after
opening the release socket cap.
•
Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are
possible with new lithium batteries at
ambient temperatures.
•
With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as
long as the optional remote control’s shutter release button held down.
This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting
night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as
the shutter release button is held down.
USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE