How to Use the Bulb Setting on the Nikon D

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Set the Nikon to Manual mode.

   That is the only way that you can shoot in bulb mode.
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   Step 2: Be sure your camera is in Manual and so is your focus.

   ,, These two steps are important to the process. , Long exposures will not work handheld. ,, Put everything together the way you want it.
   
   Successful night shots take a bit more preparation than other ones. , This starts the image. , This ends the shot.
   
   Be aware that it will end the shot automatically after thirty minutes.
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   Step 3: Holding the camera like you are going to use it

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   Step 4: turn the sub-command dial(the one in front

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   Step 5: counterclockwise until you see bulb appear.

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   Step 6: Get the remote control (ML-L3).

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   Step 7: Set the camera on a tripod.

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   Step 8: Hold down and turn the Main Command dial (back of camera) until the remote (or remote and timer) icon shows.

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   Step 9: Prepare your shot.

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    Step 10: Press the button on the remote once.

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    Step 11: Press the button again.

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