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thepokersupplier Registered since 18th Sep 2008Sat 28-Mar-09 09:51 AM
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"Bulb Mode"


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Is there something like "bulb mode" for the D60 where you can take a long exposure of a city scene and get those cool trails from the head / tail lights of cars?

Take only pictures, leave only footprints...

Archaeologist, SWCA

  
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AndyMac Gold Member Nikonian since 08th Dec 2003Sat 28-Mar-09 10:37 AM
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You can set your shutter speed to Bulb but you have to be in Manual mode to access it.

  
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Harry and Bonnie Registered since 22nd Mar 2009Sat 28-Mar-09 12:15 PM
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For exposures longer than 30 seconds, which can be done in "S" mode, it is helpful to have the ml-l3 remote that allows you to toggle the shutter for an indefinite period of time.

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MEMcD Moderator In depth knowledge in various areas Nikonian since 24th Dec 2007Sat 28-Mar-09 02:40 PM
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Hi Martin,

If I remember correctly the longest exposure possible on a D60 is 30 minutes. Way longer than required to capture light trails on highways. As stated above use the ML-L3 to control the shutter in bulb mode.
Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!

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Marty

  
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thepokersupplier Registered since 18th Sep 2008Sat 28-Mar-09 07:07 PM
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Awesome, thank you!

Take only pictures, leave only footprints...

Archaeologist, SWCA

  
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