Exploring Bulb Mode

If you are planning to use Bulb Mode and trying to get bulby then most likely you need a Remote Control or Shutter Release cable in order to prevent vibration when the Shutter release button is used.


Today I got the Remote Control for releasing the Camera Shutter (Nikon ML_L3). It took me a while to figure out how to make it work , it does not come with any instructions and I was too lazy to read the D60 documentation. Then I found out that I need to change the Release mode from "S" to "Quick Response Remote" in the Camera.


I went to Newport Beach at night and took below picture for a tree, it was too dark and the sky is cloudy, it has some reflection from ground lights. I setup the tripod and put the Camera in manual mode "M", set the F stop to 3.5 and Shutter speed to "Bulb" (note, that when you use remote control the Bulb text changed to Time!).


As I'm using Remote Control and Manual mode, the Camera does not auto focus so I had to press the Shutter button half way to get the image focused . Then by using the Remote Control I opened the Shutter and kept it open for around 54 seconds to get as much light as possible then closed it (using the Remote Control) and got below picture

DeviceLens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G, Focal Length: 18mm ,Aperture: F/3.5,Shutter Speed: 54.2s,Exposure Mode: Manual, Exposure Comp.: +0.7EV, ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100