Minolta Dimage A1 - Manual (Page 57)

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Use the front control dial to decrease the shutter-speed until “bulb” is
displayed.
Use the rear control dial to set the appropriate aperture required for
the exposure.
To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release button for the
duration of the exposure. Releasing the shutter button will end the
exposure.
The monitors will be blank during the exposure. The shutter sound
effect will signal the end of the exposure. The monitors will remain
blank for up to 30 seconds while noise-reduction processing is
applied to the image.
Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). Exposures up to thirty seconds
can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a tripod and a remote
cord is recommended for bulb exposures. The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to calcu-
late bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is recommended.
BULB EXPOSURES
ATTACHING A REMOTE CORD (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The optional remote cords (RC-1000S or RC-1000L) can be used to
reduce vibrations from touching the camera during long exposures.
Before using the cord, attach the ferrite core supplied with the camera
as described on page 161.
Remove the remote-control terminal cover using the notch on the right
side of the cover. The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.
Insert the plug of the cord into the terminal.