topic Re: Delayed exposure? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Delayed exposure?

Tintype_18 — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:24:52 GMT

I found the setting that holds the shutter open for photos of fountains, waterfalls, etc. Neglected to note and can't find the title in the index. Used every word I can think of- delayed, exposure, etc. Camera is the EOS Rebel T7. Thanks.

Re: Delayed exposure?

John_ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:41:42 GMT

A Bulb exposure will hold the shutter open for as long as you fully press the shutter button

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kvbarkley — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:22:01 GMT

How, in your mind is a "delayed" exposure different from a long exposure?

The normal shutter time goes for 30 seconds.

Re: Delayed exposure?

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:28:56 GMT

@kvbarkley wrote:
How, in your mind is a "delayed" exposure different from a long exposure?

The normal shutter time goes for 30 seconds.

Wouldn't delayed exposure be when the 2 second or 10 second self-timer was actuated?

Re: Delayed exposure?

Tintype_18 — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:20:13 GMT

It's Bulb Exposure but I'm not excited at holding down the button for 2-3 minutes. Is there a way to lock the aperature open, either for a timed exposure or click-then-release? Many thanks to all!

Re: Delayed exposure?

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:33:49 GMT

You can purchase a remote shutter release RS-60E3 or third party equivalent.

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kvbarkley — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:12:20 GMT

Or an intervalometer that will do it automagically.

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ebiggs1 — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:33:56 GMT

Without an accessory most Canon cameras will hold the shutter open for 30 seconds if selected. Some will let you expose to a single frame allowing for more time but more than one shutter click. This may not, probably not, a feature on the T7 though.

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Tintype_18 — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:36:52 GMT

Thanks. Still learning the T7 but will, as my grandson would say, read the directions. Old camera manual was 174 pages; T7 is 364 pages!

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Tintype_18 — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:15:49 GMT

Read the instructions on Bulb. Page 114 has the steps and the shutter is open up to 30 seconds. Like to try this on a fountain or waterfall. Thanks to all.

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stevet1 — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:18:46 GMT

@Tintype_18 wrote:
Read the instructions on Bulb. Page 114 has the steps and the shutter is open up to 30 seconds. Like to try this on a fountain or waterfall. Thanks to all.

Tintype,

I could be wrong, but I don't think you'll need to hold your shutter open for as long as 30 seconds, Anywhere from 1-10 seconds should be long enough. If you have a tripod, mount your camera on the tripod, set your camera up for a 2 or 10 second delay, set your shutter speed, press your shutter, and step back from it so you don't jar it.

If you do a Google search on Photography Shooting Waterfalls, you should find plenty of tips on doing that.

Steve Thomas

Re: Delayed exposure?

Tintype_18 — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:01:26 GMT

Good info. Thanks. I have a book on digital photographpy, Digital Photography for Dummies, written just for me. There were some photo of fountains, streams and waterfalls that give a distinct effect to the moving water.

Re: Delayed exposure?

Tintype_18 — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:38:49 GMT

Reviewing this and plan on experimenting with some of the streams and waterfalls in the mountains. I also have a cable remote that would eliminate shaking the camera on the tripod. Have done this along with the 2 second delay.

FWIW, I have my camera set up in the kitchen, looking out the window at suet blocks for attracting birds. I use the cable remote to "hide" to avoid spooking the birds.

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jrhoffman75 — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:03:02 GMT

I use one of these. Great for really separating your location from the camera.

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Tintype_18 — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:50:00 GMT

Good idea. Thanks. The corded remote only has a 6 ft. cord. I can "hide" from birds, shooting through the window but the cordless would be much more "efficient" to be hidden from view. Some outdoor photographers will set a camera for roaming wildife as deer, hide in some sort of blind and use the remote to take the photo. Got the $$$ in the account to buy one.