121P, S, A, and M ModesLong Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)Select the following shutterspeeds for long time-exposuresof moving lights, the stars, nightscenery, or fireworks.• Bulb (A): The shutterremains open while theshutter-release button ispressed all the way down. Toprevent blur, use a tripod or anoptional wireless remote controller (0 332) or remote cord(0 333).• Time (&): Start the exposure using the shutter-release buttonon the camera or on an optional remote control, remote cord,or wireless remote controller. The shutter remains open untilthe button is pressed a second time.Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it ona stable, level surface. To prevent light entering via theviewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering withexposure, we recommend that you cover the viewfinder withyour hand or other objects such as an optional eyepiece cap(0 331) before taking pictures without your eye to theviewfinder (0 76). To prevent loss of power before the exposureis complete, use a fully charged battery. Note that noise (brightspots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present inlong exposures. Bright spots and fog can be reduced bychoosing On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu(0 243).Length of exposure: 35 sAperture: f/25
