Switching to Bulb mode on a Nikon D70

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/07/2008 - 02:12

Some people may not know but it is possible to get long exposure times (up to 30 seconds) on a Nikon D70. This is done by putting the camera into 'Bulb mode' as it is called. To do this, you'll need to set the camera setting to 'manual' mode and then turn the shutter speed dial until it goes into 'bulb mode'. Now when shooting, hold down the shutter button for as long as you want (this will be your exposure), when you release the button that is when it takes the shot.

A little advise, it is often better when you have something to control the button remotely while taking the shot as this will reduce any camera shake by holding down the button for a long time.

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Submitted by Lewis (not verified) on Thu, 19/11/2009 - 15:06

Not quite... It's up to 30 seconds *unless* you use bulb mode, which lets you go as long as you want.

Submitted by Cody (not verified) on Sat, 13/02/2010 - 02:23

Very informative, actually, I really enjoy my reading and the insight from everyone who participates. I find it to be refreshing. I recently upgraded to a Nikon D3 myself. I'm getting serious :-) I bookmarked it and will be back time to time.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/04/2010 - 20:28

I have a Nikon D70, and Bulb mode isnt on there? I had it set on bulb last night to take some night shots, but today when I went to set it on bulb the speed goes to 1-- and it starts to go back up. I have it set on M, but the problem still occurs. any help?
thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/05/2010 - 15:09

Hey the same thing happened to me too ......the bulb mode was there yesterday night but now it cant ticker less than 1 ...help please

Submitted by jaima (not verified) on Sat, 08/01/2011 - 15:48

Re: "I had it set on bulb last night to take some night shots, but today when I went to set it on bulb the speed goes to 1-- and it starts to go back up

Take it back out of bulb mode

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