you can also use the timer function of the cam instead of a remote. that allows you to press the shutter and then get out of the way before the camera actually shoots.
the d 70 opens up all the way to 15 seconds. open up more.
it should go up to 30, and in manual mode you can set it to "bulb," which means that you press the shutter (or remote) once to start the photo and press it again to stop it, allowing an almost unlimited length of time.
be warned that the longer the shutter is open, the more noise the photo will have.
In very dark situations, you might need many seconds... landscapes by moonlight are pretty dim even at 30 seconds exposure. Set up the cam on a good tripod, set the self timer, and put the camera in manual mode. Set the apperture at it's widest setting, and the shutter at one second. If still underexposed, make it even longer, your cam can go to 30 seconds, I think, without using "bulb" mode.
be warned that the longer the shutter is open, the more noise the photo will have.
There is a menu setting for "Long Exposure Noise Reduction" which does wonders, too. Be sure to have that turned on.
One note about the noise reduction feature, though, which I recently learned. I have always kept this setting turned on so I don't have to remember it. However, I recently read that having it turned on will keep you from being able to shoot at the maximum of 3 fps.
I remember when I first got the camera, I was wondering why it wouldn't shoot faster than about 1 frame/second, and this turned out to be the reason.
be warned that the longer the shutter is open, the more noise the photo will have.
There is a menu setting for "Long Exposure Noise Reduction" which does wonders, too. Be sure to have that turned on.
One note about the noise reduction feature, though, which I recently learned. I have always kept this setting turned on so I don't have to remember it. However, I recently read that having it turned on will keep you from being able to shoot at the maximum of 3 fps.
I remember when I first got the camera, I was wondering why it wouldn't shoot faster than about 1 frame/second, and this turned out to be the reason.
Noise reduction should not be used unless it is needed. Under normal circumstances having noise reduction turned on will soften an image.
Noise reduction should not be used unless it is needed. Under normal circumstances having noise reduction turned on will soften an image.
Can you show me documentation or other proof of this (particularly for images shot under 1/2 a second)? I've always been under the impression that the Long Exposure Noise Reduction would have no effect unless the shot was exposed for a certain length of time... like 1/2 second-ish.
The shutter speed settings is only available in M,A,S,P modes.
I set it to 30 seconds and have the ASA set to 2.8 seconds and the longest I get the shutter to stay open is 5 seconds in A mode.
I belive in A mode, the camera chooses the shutter speed, and the user (you) only chooses the "A"peture. Nikon users feel free to flam me for stupidity.
Noise reduction should not be used unless it is needed. Under normal circumstances having noise reduction turned on will soften an image.
Can you show me documentation or other proof of this (particularly for images shot under 1/2 a second)? I've always been under the impression that the Long Exposure Noise Reduction would have no effect unless the shot was exposed for a certain length of time... like 1/2 second-ish.
Perhaps with Nikon the noise LENR will turn itself off or have no effect when shot at fast shutter speeds. My 1 series cameras only have a noise reduction option and this will soften an image.
I belive in A mode, the camera chooses the shutter speed, and the user (you) only chooses the "A"peture. Nikon users feel free to flam me for stupidity.
Wouldn't A stand for Auto?
P is a pretty good compromise for a beginner.
I belive in A mode, the camera chooses the shutter speed, and the user (you) only chooses the "A"peture. Nikon users feel free to flam me for stupidity.
Wouldn't A stand for Auto?
P is a pretty good compromise for a beginner.
However, P does not allow the setting of either aperture or shutter speed. In situations where one or the other is crutial then either aperture priority or shutter priority give better control.
Set mode to to "A" (apeture priority). Then the camera will calculate the correct exposure based on the f-stop you choose in order to get the depth of field you desire.
