Nikon D500 - Manual (Page 163)

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Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of
moving 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 an
optional wireless remote controller (
0 335) or remote cord
( 0 336).
• Time ( %): Start the exposure by using the shutter-release
button on the camera or on an optional remote cord, or
wireless remote controller. 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
surface.
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Length of exposure: 35 s
Aperture: f/25
A
Long Time-Exposures
Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent the photograph
being affected by light entering via the viewfinder (
0 119). Nikon
recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC
adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the
shutter is open. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced
bright pixels or fog) may be present in long exposures. Bright spots
and fog can be reduced by choosing On for Long exposure NR in
the photo shooting menu (
0 286).