98Playback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixBefore UseIndexBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode /Hybrid Auto ModeOther Shooting ModesP ModeTv, Av, M, and C ModeShooting Long Exposures (Bulb)With bulb exposures, shots are exposed for as long as you hold down theshutter button.1 Specify bulb exposure.z Set the shutter speed to [BULB], followingsteps 1 – 3 in “Specific Shutter Speedsand Aperture Values ([ ] Mode)”(= 97).2 Shoot.z Shots are exposed for as long as youhold the shutter button all the way down.The elapsed exposure time is displayedduring exposure.● Maximum continuous shooting time with this feature is 4 min.16 sec.● Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep itstill and prevent camera shake. In this case, also disable imagestabilization (= 54).● To avoid camera shake that may otherwise occur when pressingthe shutter button directly, you can shoot remotely (= 155) oruse an optional remote switch (= 174).● When [Touch Shutter] is set to [Enable], shooting is started bytouching the screen once and stopped by touching it again. Becareful not to move the camera when touching the screen.Shutter Speed (Sec.) Available ISO Speed (= 79)[BULB], 30 – 1.3 [AUTO], [125] – [3200]1 – 1/2000 [AUTO], [125] – [12800]● After you set the shutter speed and aperture value, the exposurelevel may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.● Screen brightness may change depending on your specifiedshutter speed and aperture value. However, screen brightnessremains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [ ].● [ ]: Manual● Calculation of optimum exposure is based on the specifiedmetering method (= 78).● The following operations are available when ISO speed is set to[AUTO].- Adjust exposure by turning the exposure compensation dial.- Press the [ ] button to lock the ISO speed. Screen brightnesschanges accordingly.