137Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures ofmoving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.• Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or anoptional wireless remote controller (0 333) or remote cord(0 334).• Time (%): Start the exposure by using the shutter-releasebutton on the camera or on an optional remote cord, orwireless remote controller. The shutter remains open until thebutton is pressed a second time.1 Ready the camera.Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, levelsurface.Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)Length of exposure: 35 sAperture: f/25A Long Time-ExposuresClose the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent the photographbeing affected by light entering via the viewfinder (0 119). Nikonrecommends using a fully charged battery or an optional ACadapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while theshutter is open. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spacedbright pixels or fog) may be present in long exposures. Bright spotsand fog can be reduced by choosing On for Long exposure NR inthe photo shooting menu (0 286).
