Nikon D3000 User Manual

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❚❚Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

Shutter speeds of “bulb” and “time“ can be used 
for long time-exposure photographs of moving 
lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. To 
prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a 
tripod and an optional remote control (

0 167).

Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To prevent 
loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL9a 
battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. Note that 
noise may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the 
Noise reduction option in the shooting menu (

0 122).

Rotate the command dial until “Bulb” 
(

A) appears in the viewfinder or 

information display. For a shutter speed of 
“Time” (

&), select delayed remote or quick-

response remote mode after choosing the 
shutter speed (

0 53).

Bulb 

Shutter remains open while shutter-release button is held down. Tripod is 
recommended to prevent blur.

Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required (

0

167). Shutter opens when 

shutter-release button on remote control is pressed and remains open for about 
thirty minutes or until shutter-release button is pressed a second time.