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I am trying to experiment with some long exposure pics. I want to set the exposure to something like 5-30seconds. Is this possible? How is it done? Thanks
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Put the camera in Shutter-Priority Mode and use the command dial to adjust the shutter speed. In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the aperture while using the shutter speed you specified.
You can also set the camera to Manual Mode and set both shutter speed and aperture. Use the light meter in the display to get the exposure right.
Check your user's manual for more specific instructions.
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Check your user's manual for more specific instructions.
Thats the thing, either I'm missing part of my book/brain or don't understand the terms. I don't see how to extend the shot longer then a fraction of a secong
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Turn the dial clockwise to lengthen the shutter speed. Eventually, the display will go from fractions of a second to seconds, which are denoted with a quotation mark (") symbol. For example, 15 seconds should appear as 15".
I have never used a Nikon D50, but the display and usage of the command dial should be very similar to that of my Nikon digital and film bodies.
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Turn the dial clockwise to lengthen the shutter speed. Eventually, the display will go from fractions of a second to seconds, which are denoted with a quotation mark (") symbol. For example, 15 seconds should appear as 15".
I have never used a Nikon D50, but the display and usage of the command dial should be very similar to that of my Nikon digital and film bodies.
Thank you. I will try this when I get home.
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my additional suggestion would be to get a magic lantern guide to the d50. it's much better than the manual that came with it. Or you can also get a DVD training manual for it. They also teach a class on the D50/70 at Ritz/camera shop/kits/inkleys/wolf. You would probably have to pay if you didn't buy your camera there though.
I also second the suggestion for using the tripod... and will add that using the timer is also a good idea so you don't get any shake associated with depressing the shutter manually.
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Much better than the Magic Lantern guides, in my opinion, are Thom Hogan's ebooks. I have his D2x ebook and it's great. Here's the D50 book: http://www.bythom.com/d50guide.htm
Much better than the Magic Lantern guides, in my opinion, are Thom Hogan's ebooks. I have his D2x ebook and it's great. Here's the D50 book: http://www.bythom.com/d50guide.htm
Mark
I have to agree with Mark. I've read his D70, D2h & D200 e-books. Very well done with a wealth of great info. Although you can stuff a magic lantern book in your camera bag & take it with you.
I am trying to experiment with some long exposure pics. I want to set the exposure to something like 5-30seconds. Is this possible? How is it done? Thanks
Mark, if your going to use shutter priority mode (and I take it you haven't used a SLR before), BE SURE to set the camera on a tripod or the pics will just be a blur.
Usually, aperature preffered and stopping down might be preferable because you can get greath depth of field that way. If you go manual, then you got to worry about metering.
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