EOS Rebel T8i previewing exposures longer than 30 seconds

[stevet1]

Let's say I want to take a long exposure in bulb mode. This exposure will take 1 minute, or 2 minutes, or 4 minutes - something that will go beyond the 30 second limit in manual mode.

Will I see what my anticipated exposure looks like on the LCD screen in Exposure Simulation before taking my shot?

Or do I just have to take the shot and review the results afterward?

If this is not the proper forum for this type of question, just let me know.

Steve Thomas

[jrhoffman75]

Agree I never said anything about reciprocity failure. 

[Tintype_18]

May I suggest you find the manual online and download it on your phone and/or laptop as I did for my T7? This should answer many questions as I found I the beginning. Be aware mine is 326 pages but it is a lifesaver when needing information on the T7.

Welcome to the community. There is a trainload of information, experience and expertise here.

[stevet1]

John,

Thank you. I did that many eons ago and use it virtually every day. Mine is 775 pages long.

My initial question was camera irrespective. Someone else (and I don't know who) came along and changed the Thread title.

Steve Thomas

[kvbarkley]

Sorry, I was unclear. It was more of a "You should be glad you are not shooting with film!"

[jrhoffman75]

OK. Understood.