Shooting with the Bulb setting or Time setting (when in M mode)

Use the Bulb setting or Time setting to capture images with a long time-exposure, such as when taking pictures of fireworks, night landscapes, the night sky, or car light trails. The maximum exposure time for both the Bulb and Time setting is 60 seconds.

OptionDescription
BulbThe shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed, and it closes when the button is released.
TimeThe shutter opens when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, and it closes when the button is pressed all the way down again.
  • You can use the shutter-release button on the ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately) to shoot with the Time setting.
  1. Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod.
    • Select the setup menu [Vibration reduction] [Off].
    • See “Using a tripod” (Using a tripod) when using a tripod.
  2. Rotate the mode dial to .
    • Set [ISO sensitivity] to [Auto], [Fixed range auto], or [100].
    • Set [Continuous] to [Single].
  3. Rotate the command dial to a slower speed until the shutter speed indicator displays [Bulb] or [Time].
  4. Press the shutter-release button after setting the focus.
    • Bulb: Hold down the shutter-release button until the desired exposure time elapses.
    • Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down again when the desired exposure time elapses.
    • When the exposure time reaches 60 seconds, the shutter automatically closes and shooting ends.

Notes about shooting with the Bulb or Time setting

  • The Bulb or Time setting cannot be used when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [200], [400], [800], [1600], [3200], or [6400].
  • The Bulb or Time setting cannot be used when a setting other than [Single] is selected for [Continuous].

Long time-exposures

  • It may take longer for the camera to save images if a slow shutter speed is used when shooting.
  • It is recommended that you use a sufficiently charged battery or the EH-5d AC Adapter and the EP-5C Power Connector (both available separately) to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly (EH-5d AC Adapter and EP-5C Power Connector).