Can the Canon 4000D shoot exposures longer than 30 seconds?
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I want to do long-exposure photography with a Canon 4000D, but the normal shutter speed settings only go up to 30 seconds. Can this camera take 1-minute or longer exposures, and if so, how do you do it?
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It is not possible to select exposure times longer than 30 seconds on most DSLR's.
If you want an exposure time longer than 30 seconds, you have to use "Bulb" mode. You set the camera to bulb mode, and hold the shutter button as long as you want your exposure to be. Because this is not very convenient, most people use a remote control to open and close the shutter. This can be a wired remote, a wireless remote control or a telephone app(although one could say that that is also a wireless remote).
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Yes. On the Canon 4000D, the standard selectable shutter speeds stop at 30 seconds, which is normal for most DSLRs. To go longer than that, use Bulb mode. In Bulb, the shutter stays open for as long as the shutter button is held down, so you can make 1-minute or longer exposures.
For practical long exposures, it’s best to use a remote release rather than holding the button by hand, since that helps avoid camera shake and is much more convenient. A wired remote, wireless remote, or compatible phone app can all be used to start and stop the exposure.
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