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11/17/2009 02:03:20 PM · #1 |
| can anyone tell me how to set my camera up to take really long exposures? do i need a remote? or am i just an idiot? |
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11/17/2009 02:08:11 PM · #2 |
you should just be able to go into manual mode, keep dialing the shutter speed slower until you see "bulb"
this will keep the shutter open as long as the release is pressed. You can use a wired remote with a "lock" button so you don't have to hold it, and there is a more expensive version of the remote with a timer included.
Message edited by author 2009-11-17 14:08:34. |
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11/17/2009 02:23:41 PM · #3 |
^^^ he beat me to it...
Message edited by author 2009-11-17 14:24:17. |
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11/17/2009 02:41:04 PM · #4 |
| thanks i'll be getting that remote |
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11/18/2009 12:06:04 AM · #5 |
| I hope that rather than buy the MC-DC1 shown in the "wired remote" link above (for a D80) you would consider the MC-30, for the D300. |
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11/18/2009 12:10:48 AM · #6 |
I bought a cheap wireless remote for my D200 from gadget infinity and it works on my D300s as well. It is this one for $29.95. Works very well for me and I take long exposures often.
Message edited by author 2009-11-18 00:10:54.
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11/18/2009 12:17:26 AM · #7 |
| The Nikon MC-36 is awesome for long exposures. Has all kinds of great features too. |
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11/18/2009 12:45:14 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by mrsamsa:
can anyone tell me how to set my camera up to take really long exposures? do i need a remote? or am i just an idiot? |
You have a D300s and you don't know how to use shutter speed..? |
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11/18/2009 01:29:02 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by rob_smith:
You have a D300s and you don't know how to use shutter speed..? |
Was gonna ask the same Q...
D300 Manual >> Pages 110, 111 and 369 <<
Get an electronic copy from the Nikon Support site if you can't be bothered hassled about wading through the 400+ page manual that came with your camera, and use an electronic search through ADOBE READER, search for BULB, TIMER or SHUTTER RELEASE
Nikon Manual Library - PDF's
Message edited by author 2009-11-18 07:53:24. |
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11/18/2009 01:43:04 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
The Nikon MC-36 is awesome for long exposures. Has all kinds of great features too. |
That is one awesome piece of kit...$140-00 at B and H, not bad...but I need a D300 to go with it ;p
I wonder if there is a an aftermarket remote that, like the ML-L3 works on non-"Pro" but that has the MC-36 functionality?
Gadget Infinity have basic aftermarket ones, but none with a timer function that's programmable
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11/18/2009 02:14:31 AM · #11 |
Ok I found one:
JJC TM-M Series, now to find a supplier on eBay or wherever... |
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11/18/2009 07:28:06 AM · #12 |
I use DIYPhotoBits.com Camera Control. It's free software that you can use to control your camera with your computer, using your camera's USB connection. I'm not sure if you can do the bulb lock thing with it, but it's worth a shot before you go out and buy something really expensive. Also, I know the program script works with my D40, but I'm not sure if it works with the D300s. The sucky part is you have to keep the camera connected to your computer. If the program script works well and the only issue is cable length, head over to MonoPrice.com for a cheap USB extension cable. |
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