How to use the bulb setting on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.
Article ID: ART158128
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Date published: 06/09/2015
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Date last updated: 08/18/2015
Description
How to use the bulb setting on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.
Solution
When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button fully. This method is called manual exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, etc., and other subjects requiring long exposures.
1. Display on the LCD panel.
Hold down the <MODE> button and turn the <> dial to select . Then let go of the button.
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2. Turn the <> dial to set the aperture.
3. Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely.
The elapsed exposure time will be displayed on the LCD panel.
1: sec. 2: min. 3: hour
Bulb exposures may result in grainy images due to picture noise. Under the menu's <> tab, set [Noise reduction] to reduce the noise.
For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 ( sold separately) is recommended.
on the LCD panel.
> dial to select 
> tab, set [Noise reduction] to reduce the noise.