Extend the range of shutter speeds available in mode M; the slowest shutter speed available when [On] is selected is 900 s (15 minutes). Extended shutter speeds can be used for pictures of the night sky and in other situations that require that the shutter remain open for long periods.

  • To use extended shutter speeds, choose [On] and select a shutter speed of 60 s or slower.

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

a: Autofocus01

b: Metering/Exposure

c: Timers/AE Lock

d: Shooting/Display

e: Bracketing/Flash

f: Controls

g: Movie