How can I shoot exposures longer than 30 seconds on a Nikon D5100?
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I’m using a Nikon D5100 and want to make exposures longer than the camera’s 30-second limit. I know Bulb mode exists, but it doesn’t work with the self-timer. Is there a way to do longer exposures on this camera?
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You can use a wired remote release that has a built in intervalometer, such as this fairly inexpensive one or this one. Regardless of the brand name stamped on them, they all seem to be made identically.
You then set the camera to Bulb and let the timer in the remote open and close the shutter.
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Yes. On the D5100, exposures longer than 30 seconds are done in Bulb mode, but the self-timer won’t hold the shutter open for that. The usual solution is to use a remote shutter release, ideally one with a built-in timer/intervalometer. Set the camera to Bulb, then use the remote to open the shutter and close it after the desired time. This lets you make exposures well beyond 30 seconds without touching the camera.
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