How do I take exposures longer than 30 seconds on a Nikon D7000 with an ML-L3 wireless remote?
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I’m trying to shoot stars with a Nikon D7000 and only seem to get up to 30 seconds. On an older Nikon I used a wired remote for long exposures, but here I only have the ML-L3 wireless remote. What settings do I need to use, and can the wireless remote control bulb exposures longer than 30 seconds?
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You need to set the shutter speed to Bulb, which can only be done in Manual mode (turn the mode dial to M).
Once you've done that, and set the camera to use the remote, simply press the remote button once to open the shutter, then again to close it.
It's worth noting that there is a 30 second limit on bulb mode when using the Nikon ML3 wireless remote. You need to use a cabled remote for longer exposures, for some reason.
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Set the camera to Manual mode and change shutter speed to Bulb. Then set the release mode to a remote mode.
With the ML-L3 on the D7000, bulb operation works like this:
- In Quick-response remote or Delayed remote: press once to open the shutter, press again to close it.
- In Remote mirror-up: press once to raise the mirror, then press again within 30 seconds to start the exposure; press again to end it.
Mirror-up can help reduce vibration.
Important limitation: according to the community answers, the ML-L3 wireless remote has a practical 30-second limit for bulb use on this camera. For exposures longer than that, you’ll need a wired/cabled remote.
Also, for star shots, exposures much beyond about 30 seconds can start to show star trails unless you’re using a tracking mount.
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