Nikon V3 User Manual
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❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (w Mode Only)
Select the following shutter speeds for
long time-exposures of moving lights,
the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.
• Bulb: The shutter remains open while
the shutter-release button is held down.
• Time: Requires an optional ML-L3
remote control (
0 96). Start the exposure by pressing the
ML-L3 shutter-release button. The shutter remains open until
the button is pressed a second time.
1
Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level sur-
face. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is com-
plete, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter
and power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, ran-
domly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long
exposures; before shooting, choose On for Long exposure
NR in the shooting menu (
A
The Exposure Indicator
When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” or
“Time” are selected, the exposure indicator
shows whether the photograph would be
under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Optimal exposure
Underexposed by
1
/
3
EV
Overexposed by over 2 EV